Korean · Common Verbs

좋아하다

joahada

To like

Beginnerverb

Definition

To enjoy or find pleasant.

Example

한국 음식을 좋아해요.

I like Korean food.

Etymology

'좋아하다' (joahada) consists of '좋다' (good) and '하다' (to do), indicating the act of liking, with its components rooted in Old Korean.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is used across both informal and formal registers, prevalent in daily conversations and written text, with no significant regional variations.

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