How to say "You are pretty" in Korean
The natural way Koreans say "You are pretty" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.
예뻐
yeppeo
Literally: Pretty.
When to use it
Korean compliments drop the subject. Just the adjective is the whole sentence.
Polite form
- 예뻐요yeppeoyoUse this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.
Other ways to say it
- 귀여워gwiyeowo= You are cuteFor cute rather than pretty.
- 잘생겼어jalsaenggyeosseo= You are handsomeThe word used for men.
- 멋있어meosisseo= You are coolNot about looks alone - it covers style and bearing. Works for anyone.
In a sentence
- 오늘 진짜 예뻐.oneul jinjja yeppeo.You look really pretty today.
- 그 옷 잘 어울려.geu ot jal eoullyeo.That outfit suits you.
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