아빠는 예쁘다

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The phrase "아빠는 예쁘다" in Korean translates to "Dad is pretty/beautiful/adorable/nice." However, the word "예쁘다" (yeppeuda) is typically used to describe feminine beauty, objects, scenery, or children, and can also express that a child is well-behaved. Applying it to a father figure might sound unusual or humorous in Korean, as a more common way to compliment a father's appearance would use words that is often used to describe masculine attractiveness such as "멋있다" (meotitda) which means "cool" or "handsome".

Here's a breakdown:

• 아빠는 (appaneun): "Dad" (아빠) + topic marker (-는)
• 예쁘다 (yeppeuda): This word has multiple meanings:
• pretty, beautiful, comely
• adorable
• nice, good

While "예쁘다" can mean "pretty," it's not typically used to describe a grown man. It is more often used with scenery, objects, or people of feminine beauty.