좋아 (joh-a, joha)
"좋아" is a very common Korean word used to express positive feelings or states.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
"좋아" is the informal form of '좋다', meaning something is pleasing or satisfactory.
Nuances
When to use
Talking with friends, Expressing preference, Expressing feelings
In context
"좋아" is the informal, present tense form of the adjective '좋다', used mainly among friends or close people to express positive feelings at the end of sentences.
이 영화 정말 좋아!
i yeong-hwa jeong-mal joh-a!, i yeong hwa jeong mal joh a!
'좋아' is used as an exclamation to express positive feeling about the movie.
음식이 좋아 맛있어.
eum-sik-i joh-a mas-iss-eo., eum sik i joh a mas iss eo.
'좋아' means the food is pleasing or good.
저 사람은 좋아요.
jeo sa-ram-eun joh-a-yo., jeo sa ram eun joh a yo.
In polite speech, '좋아요' should be used instead of informal '좋아'.
좋아, 시작하자!
joh-a, si-jak-ha-ja!, joh a, si jak ha ja!
'좋아' is used as an exclamation showing agreement or decision.
이거 좋아?
i-geo joh-a?, i geo joh a?
'좋아' is used in questions to ask for someone's preference.
What does "좋아" mean?
When is it appropriate to use "좋아" with a friend?
Which sentence uses "좋아" as an exclamation?
