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Cute in Korean: 귀여워요 (Gwiyeowoyo)
귀여워요 = it's cute / you're cute. One of the most heard adjectives.
Published on September 14, 2026
"Cute" in Korean is 귀여워요 (gwiyeowoyo). Pronounce "gwi-yeo-wo-yo." Informal: 귀여워.
귀엽다 applies to people, animals, objects, behavior. Said to someone, it can flirt depending on context.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 귀여워 | gwiyeowo | Cute | Informal |
| 귀여워요 | gwiyeowoyo | It's cute | Polite |
| 너무 귀여워요 | neomu gwiyeowoyo | So cute | Emphasis |
| 깜찍해요 | kkamjjikhaeyo | Adorably cute | Variant |
Related phrases
- 멋있어요 (meosisseoyo): Cool / handsome
- 예뻐요 (yeppeoyo): Pretty / beautiful
- 사랑스러워요 (sarangseureowoyo): Lovely / adorable
Field tip
Online you’ll see 귀여워 ㅠㅠ with "crying" emoji energy.
Common mistake
귀엽다 ≠ 예쁘다. 예쁘다 = pretty; 귀엽다 = cute.
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