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Today’s Phrase
마음에 들어요
mae·u·me deu·reo·yo
maeume deureoyo
I like it / It pleases me
Cultural Insight
마음에 들어요 is used for people, things, or experiences that appeal to you. Koreans also use 취향 저격 (a direct hit to my taste) in younger generations. When shopping, saying 마음에 들어요 after trying something signals you’re seriously considering a purchase.
Phrase Breakdown
마음에
maeume
to the heart/mind
마음 (heart/mind) + -에 (location particle)
들어요
deureoyo
enters (polite)
들다 (to enter/come in) → 들어요 (polite)
Literally ‘it enters my heart’ — expresses genuine pleasure or approval.
Example Phrases
이 디자인이 정말 마음에 들어요!
I dijainI jeongmal maeume deureoyo!
I really like this design!
디자인 = design.
마음에 드는 집을 찾았어요.
Maeume deuneun jibeul chajasseoyo.
I found a house I like.
-는 makes 드다 into a modifier: ‘one that pleases me’.
마음에 안 들면 바꿔 드릴게요.
Maeume an deulmyeon bakkwo deurilgeyo.
If you don’t like it, I’ll change it for you.
바꿔 드리다 = to change for someone (humble).
Related Phrases
마음에 안 들어요
maeume an deureoyo
I don’t like it
The negative form — something is not to your liking.
완전 제 스타일이에요
wanjeon je seutailieyo
It’s totally my style
Saying something matches your personal taste.
아주 마음에 쏙 들어요
aju maeume ssok deureoyo
It’s exactly to my liking
Stronger version meaning perfectly suits your taste.
Quick Review
참을 수 없어요
Can you recall what this means?
chameul su eopseoyo
I can’t stand it / I can’t hold back