Daily Korean #10. 잘 어울린다

✅ Phrase of the Day: “잘 어울린다”

 

✨ Original Korean

잘 어울린다

 

🔤 Romanization

jal eo-ul-lin-da

 

📖 Literal Translation

“Fits well together.”

 

🌍 Natural English Expression

“That looks good on you.”

“They go well together.”

“That suits you.”

 

💡 Cultural Note

Jal eoullinda (잘 어울린다) is a versatile phrase used to compliment someone or something. It can be used to say that an item of clothing looks good on a person, or that two people make a good couple. It literally means "to match well," and the usage can be extended to colors, styles, or even personalities that complement each other. The polite form is "jal eoullineyo (잘 어울리네요)."

 

💬 Example Conversation

Friend 1: 나 이 코트 샀는데, 좀 이상한가? (I bought this coat, but does it look weird?)

Friend 2: 아니, 너한테 잘 어울린다! (No, it looks great on you!)

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👉 Today’s expression: 잘 어울린다 = That looks good on you! / They go well together! 👍

👉 Come back tomorrow for another Korean phrase! 💫