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-아/어 보이다

Intermediate · TOPIK IIExpressionForms: -아 보이다 · -어 보이다 · -여 보이다

An expression used to indicate that one feels or guesses something by the appearance of something mentioned in the preceding statement.

Meaning

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    An expression used to indicate that one feels or guesses something by the appearance of something mentioned in the preceding statement.

    겉으로 볼 때 앞의 말이 나타내는 것처럼 느껴지거나 추측됨을 나타내는 표현.

Example sentences

  • Jisu has a small frame, so she looks shorter than she really is.

  • I bought a bag cheaply that has a pretty design and looks like it's made of high-quality material.

  • Even if this looks old to us, it could be a useful item to someone.

  • Something good must have happened. You look happy.

    Oh, today is my birthday, you see.

  • Jisu looks a good five years younger than her peers, so she is sometimes misunderstood.

  • Minjun was quiet and reserved, so he seemed more mature than his peers.