How to Say "It’s Good! / It’s Not Great." in Korean


The phrase "좋아요! / 별로예요." |
( jo-a-yo! ) / ( byeol-lo-ye-yo. ) |
🗣 Meaning: "It’s good!"
🗣 Meaning: "It’s not great."
🔍Here’s the breakdown:
✔️ 좋아요 (jo-a-yo) → Good, nice, enjoyable
✔️ 별로예요 (byeol-lo-ye-yo) → Not really good, so-so, not great
These phrases are simple
but commonly used in food reviews,
service experiences, and everyday conversations.

Scenario 1: Positive Review at a Restaurant 🍜
🧔🏻You:
- This kimchi stew is good! : ( i gim-chi-jji-gae jo-a-yo! )
👨🏻💼Server:
- Thank you! Enjoy your meal. : ( gam-sa-ham-ni-da! mas-it-ge deu-se-yo.)
Scenario 2: Not So Great Experience 😕
🧔🏻You:
- This room is not great. Do you have a quieter one? : ( i bang byeol-lo-ye-yo. deo jo-yong-han bang iss-na-yo? )
👨🏻💼Hotel Staff:
- Yes, we can switch you to a quieter room. : ( ne, jo-yong-han bang-eu-ro byeon-gyeong-hae deu-ril-ge-yo. )
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