🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Good" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
좋다
"Good" in Korean · say it like jo-ta

The most natural way to say "Good" in Korean is 좋다. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

좋아요
more polite and commonly used in conversation
좋습니다
formal and used in official contexts

When to use it

You can use '좋다' when you want to express that something is good or satisfactory. It is a versatile word that can describe feelings, experiences, or objects. Use '좋아요' in casual conversations and '좋습니다' in formal situations.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
이 음식이 정말 좋다This food is really good.
오늘 날씨가 좋네요The weather is nice today.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse '좋다' with '좋아요', forgetting that '좋아요' is more polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 좋다, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'good' in a formal setting?

'좋습니다' is the appropriate formal expression.

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