How to say "So cute" in Korean

The natural way Koreans say "So cute" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.

When to use it

Here is the trap. For clothes, bags, cafes and anything you buy or wear, Koreans say pretty, not cute. Calling a jacket 귀여워 sounds odd.

Polite form

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  완전 예뻐요

  wanjeon yeppeoyo

  Use this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.

Other ways to say it

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  너무 귀여워

  neomu gwiyeowo

  = So cute (adorable)

  This one is for babies, puppies and small living things. Also for a person behaving endearingly.
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  대박 예쁘다

  daebak yeppeuda

  = Ridiculously pretty

  대박 as an intensifier. Casual and enthusiastic.

In a sentence

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  이거 완전 예쁘다.

  igeo wanjeon yeppeuda.

  This is so cute.
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  강아지가 너무 귀여워요.

  gangajiga neomu gwiyeowoyo.

  The puppy is so cute.