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Today’s Phrase
마음이 따뜻해요
mae·u·mi tta·ddeu·tha·e·yo
maeumi ttaddeuthaeyo
It warms my heart / They have a warm heart
Cultural Insight
정 (jeong) is a uniquely Korean concept — a deep affectionate bond that develops through time, shared experiences, and care. 마음이 따뜻하다 is related to 정, describing someone overflowing with human warmth. This concept underpins many Korean relationships and social bonds.
Phrase Breakdown
마음이
maeumi
heart/mind (subject)
마음 (heart/mind) + 이 (subject particle)
따뜻해요
ttaddeuthaeyo
is warm
따뜻하다 (to be warm) → 따뜻해요 (polite)
Describes emotional warmth — either a warm-hearted person or a heartwarming feeling.
Example Phrases
그 사람은 정말 마음이 따뜻해요.
Geu sarameun jeongmal maeumi ttaddeuthaeyo.
That person is truly warm-hearted.
그 사람 = that person.
이 이야기를 들으니 마음이 따뜻해져요.
I iyagireul deureuni maeumi ttaddeuthajyeoyo.
Hearing this story warms my heart.
-아/어지다 = to gradually become.
따뜻한 마음을 가진 분이에요.
Ttaddeutan maeumi gajin bunieyo.
They are a person with a warm heart.
가진 = having/possessing (modifier).
Related Phrases
감동이에요
gamdongieyo
I’m moved / It’s touching
Expressing deep emotional touch.
마음이 차가워요
maeumi chagawoyo
They are cold-hearted
Describing emotional coldness.
정이 많아요
jeong i manayo
They are full of warmth/affection
Describing someone with strong 정 (affection bond).
Quick Review
어떤 계절을 좋아해요?
Can you recall what this means?
eotteon gyejeoleul johahaeyo?
What season do you like?