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V+아/어하다

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Perceived action Usage

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Perceived action

appears to be, seems

Added to descriptive verbs to change turn them into action verbs and convey an emotion or sensation.

Example

동생은 한국어 공부를 재미있어해요.

My younger sibling seems to enjoy studying Korean.
눈치가 없는 사람을 싫어해요.

I dislike people who are insensitive.

Usage

Base form	Meaning	Extended form	Meaning
좋다	to be good	좋아하다	to like
맵다	to be spicy	매워하다	to find spicy
무섭다	to be scary	무서워하다	to fear
예쁘다	to be pretty	예뻐하다	to treat with love/affection

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