Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"I like it" in Korean: 마음에 들어요
마음에 들어요maeume deureoyo
I like it in Korean is 마음에 들어요 (maeume deureoyo). 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
I like it: starting the exchange
이 색이 마음에 들어요.i saegi maeume deureoyo.
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How to pronounce 마음에 들어요
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maeume deureoyo
/maɯme tɯɾʌjo/
마음에 들어요 is read maeume deureoyo. In 이게 마음에 들어요, read the full phrase as ige maeume deureoyo.
"I like it" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 마음에 들어요maeume deureoyo | I like it The inventory form for i like it. | The inventory form for i like it. |
| 이게 마음에 들어요ige maeume deureoyo | I like this 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression. | 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression. |
How to use 마음에 들어요 in real life
- 1I like it: starting the exchange
이 색이 마음에 들어요.
i saegi maeume deureoyo.
I like this color.
마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
- 2I like it: adding useful context
새 방이 마음에 들어요.
sae bangi maeume deureoyo.
I like the new room.
This sentence places 마음에 들어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I like it: a different conversation
그 아이디어가 마음에 들어요.
geu aidieoga maeume deureoyo.
I like that idea.
This sentence places 마음에 들어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 마음에 들어요
Incorrect: 새 방가 마음에 들어요.
Correct: 새 방이 마음에 들어요.
When practicing i like it, 방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 방이, not 방가.
Incorrect: 이 색이 마음에 들어요이에요.
Correct: 이 색이 마음에 들어요.
When practicing i like it, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 이 색이 마음에 들어요.
Good to know
마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 마음에 들어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 색이 마음에 들어요.
i saegi maeume deureoyo.
I like this color.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
새 방이 마음에 들어요.
sae bangi maeume deureoyo.
I like the new room.
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Common questions about "I like it" in Korean
What does 마음에 들어요 mean?
I like it in Korean is 마음에 들어요 (maeume deureoyo). 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
When should I say 이게 마음에 들어요?
마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
How does 이게 마음에 들어요 differ from the basic expression?
이게 마음에 들어요 means “I like this”. 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
Can I use 마음에 들어요 in a full sentence?
이 색이 마음에 들어요. means “I like this color.” 마음에 들어요 means something appeals to you; 마음 is not a literal English heart location in this expression.
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