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How to Say “The drama’s lead is cool” in Korean
드라마 주인공이 멋있어요
deurama juingongi meosisseoyo
Meaning
The drama’s lead is cool.
Usage note
멋있다 means “cool” or “stylish” and can describe a person’s attitude as well as looks. 멋지다 is nearly identical and just as common.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [드라마 주인공이 머시써요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 드라마 | ||
| 드 | ㄷ+ㅡ | deu |
| 라 | ㄹ+ㅏ | ra |
| 마 | ㅁ+ㅏ | ma |
| 주인공이 | ||
| 주 | ㅈ+ㅜ | ju |
| 인 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㄴ | in |
| 공 | ㄱ+ㅗ+ㅇ | gong |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | i |
| 멋있어요 | ||
| 멋 | ㅁ+ㅓ+ㅅ | [머] meo |
| 있 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㅆ | [시] si |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [써] sseo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 멋있어 → [머시써]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “멋있어요”
- 멋있어요That’s cool
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Question 1 What does “드라마 주인공이 멋있어요” mean?
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Answer: The drama’s lead is cool
Question 2 How do you say “The drama’s lead is cool” in Korean?
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Answer: 드라마 주인공이 멋있어요 deurama juingongi meosisseoyo
Question 3 How is “드라마 주인공이 멋있어요” pronounced?
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Answer: [드라마 주인공이 머시써요]
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