A1 verb beginner

좋아하다

[johahada]

Meaning: to like

What does 좋아하다 mean?

좋아하다 [johahada] is a verb meaning "to like". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 4 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (3)

Here are real-life sentences where 좋아하다 [johahada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

한국 드라마를 좋아해서요!

Because I like Korean dramas!

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

저는 요리를 좋아해요. 주말마다 해요.

I like cooking. I do it every weekend.

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

좋아하는 음식이 뭐예요?

What's your favorite food?

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

How to Use 좋아하다 in Conversation

As a verb, 좋아하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.

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