Korean · Vocabulary

Cute Korean Words

Korean has some of the most adorable words of any language. From fluffy sound words to heartfelt expressions, these are the cute Korean words K-drama fans and beginners love most.

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The Cutest Words in Korean

Korean has a huge range of adorable words. Many come from K-pop and K-drama culture. Here are the ones worth knowing.

귀엽다
gwiyeopda
Cute / Adorable
사랑스럽다
sarangseuropda
Lovely / Loveable
깜찍하다
kkamjjikhada
Cutesy / Adorable
애교
aegyo
Cute behavior
솜사탕
somsatang
Cotton candy
별
byeol
Star
달
dal
Moon
꽃
kkot
Flower
나비
nabi
Butterfly
토끼
tokki
Rabbit
강아지
gangaji
Puppy
고양이
goyangi
Cat
아기
agi
Baby
천사
cheonsa
Angel
두근두근
dugeundugeun
Heart beating fast
반짝반짝
banjjakbanjjak
Twinkling / Sparkling
몽글몽글
mongeulmonggeul
Fluffy / Soft-looking
포근하다
pogeunhada
Cozy / Warm
설레다
seolleda
Heart fluttering
수줍다
sujupda
Shy / Bashful

Cute Korean Expressions

보고싶어
bogosipeo
I miss you
사랑해
saranghae
I love you (casual)
최고야
choegoya
You are the best
너무 좋아
neomu joa
I really like it
대박
daebak
Amazing / Wow
화이팅
hwaiting
You got this
예쁘다
yeppeuda
Pretty
잘생겼다
jalsaenggyeotda
Handsome
멋있다
meositda
Cool / Stylish
짱이야
jjangiya
You are the best

Cute Sound Words (Onomatopoeia)

Korean has beautiful sound words that describe feelings and sensations. These come up constantly in K-dramas.

두근두근
dugeundugeun
Heart pounding
콩닥콩닥
kongdakgongdak
Heart fluttering
반짝반짝
banjjakbanjjak
Sparkling
폭신폭신
poksinpoksin
Soft and fluffy
보슬보슬
boseulboseul
Soft drizzle

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