Korean grammar · Level 3 · 3급
A-아/어 보이다
Looks …
Add 보이다 to the 아/어 form of an adjective to say how someone or something looks to you: 피곤해 보여요 — “you look tired”. It is your impression, not a fact. The easiest way to build it is from the 해요 form: drop 요 and add 보여요.
| When | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 해요 form without 요 | + 보여요 | 피곤해요 → 피곤해 보여요 |
| ㅂ irregular | -워 보여요 | 무서워요 → 무서워 보여요 |
| past | -아/어 보였어요 | 슬퍼 보였어요 |
Examples
오늘 좀 피곤해 보여요.
You look a bit tired today.
이 호떡 정말 맛있어 보여요.
This hotteok looks really good.
새 학생이 착해 보여요.
The new student looks kind.
Practise it in context · Level 3, Unit 1
I tend to be a bit impatient
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