A + -아/어 보이다 – Look / Seem / Appear (Visual Impression)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Adjective stem ending in ㅏ, ㅗ: + -아 보이다 (작다 -> 작아 보이다)
• Adjective stem ending in other vowels: + -어 보이다 (젊다 -> 젊어 보이다)
• Adjective stem ending in 하다: -> 해 보이다 (행복하다 -> 행복해 보이다)
• Noun: N + 같이/처럼 보이다 (Look like N)

Detailed Usage

Attached to an adjective to describe or guess someone's or something's outward appearance, mood, or state based on direct visual observation.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   오늘 기분이 정말 좋아 보이네요.

   Oneul gibuni jeongmal jota boineyo.

   You look like you are in a really good mood today.

2. 2

   그 옷을 입으니까 키가 더 커 보여요.

   Geu oseul ibeunikka kiga deo keo boyeoyo.

   Wearing those clothes makes you look taller.

3. 3

   제 남자친구는 옷을 잘 입어서 모델같이 보여요.

   Je namjachinguneun oseul jal ibeoseo modelgati boyeoyo.

   My boyfriend dresses well, so he looks like a model.