Nuance Dictionary / Love & Affection
애정하다 ae-jeong-ha-da
Modern, casual verb for "to really love or be fond of" something
What does 애정하다 mean?
애정하다 (ae-jeong-ha-da) means: Modern, casual verb for "to really love or be fond of" something.
A younger-generation twist — turning the noun '애정' (affection) into a casual verb, the way English speakers might say 'I'm really into this'. You'll hear '나 이 노래 애정해' from someone in their 20s far more than from their parents.
How it's actually used
- 요즘 매일 쓰는 이 립스틱, 진짜 애정하는 아이템이야.
Yojeum maeil sseuneun i ripseutik, jinjja aejeonghaneunアイテムiya.
This lipstick that I use every day is an item I'm seriously fond of.
💡 Commonly used on social media or in casual chat for favorite possessions. - 우리 팀원들 다들 너무 애정합니다.
Uri timwondeul dadeul neomu aejeonghamnida.
I have so much affection for all my team members.
💡 Can be used with a slightly playful, trendy polite tone among colleagues. - 요즘 매일 쓰는 이 텀블러를 정말 애정해요.
yojeum maeil sseuneun i teompeulloreul jeongmal aejeonghaeyo.
I really love this tumbler that I use every day lately.
💡 Used casually for favorite daily objects or brands.
Related words in Love & Affection
사랑스럽다 sa-rang-seu-reop-da정들다 jeong-deul-da살갑다 sal-gap-da다정하다 da-jeong-ha-da콩깍지가 씌다 kong-kkak-ji-ga ssui-da