나랑 사귀자
narang sagwija
The English phrase "date me" can be translated into Korean as 나랑 사귀자 (narang sagwija).
This phrase is used as a request for someone to enter into a romantic relationship with the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 나랑 사귀자 is composed of 나랑 (narang), which means "with me" and 사귀자 (sagwija), which means "let's date/be in a relationship".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For very formal situations, you can say 저와 만나 주시겠어요? (Could you meet me?) to express a desire to go on a date, 저와 함께 시간을 보내 주실 수 있으신가요? (Could you spend time with me?) to politely propose a date or 저랑 데이트해 주시겠어요? (Could you go on a date with me?) to be respectful.
How do you pronounce it?
narang sagwija
Did you know?
- In Korean romantic culture, instead of just asking to 'date', people often use the phrase 고백하다 (gobaekhada), which means 'to confess'. This implies that asking someone to be your partner is a formal declaration of feelings.
- Couples who have just agreed to 사귀자 often celebrate their '100-day anniversary', a milestone more common in Korea than in English-speaking countries.
- In Korean, the verb 사귀다 (sagwida) is used for both dating a romantic partner and making a platonic friend. Because of this, the phrase 우리 사귀자 can sometimes be ambiguous depending on the context and tone.
Examples in context
- 나랑 사귀자.narang saguija.Date me.
- 정말 진심이야, 나랑 사귀자.jeongmal jinsimiya, narang saguija.I'm serious, date me.
- 용기 내서 말할게, 나랑 사귀자.yonggi naeseo malhalge, narang saguija.I'll pluck up the courage to say it, date me.
Example conversation
Dohyun confesses his feelings to Jieun at a quiet park.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은아, 오래전부터 좋아했어. 나랑 사귀자.Jieun-a, oraejeonbuteo joahaesseo. Narang saguija.Jieun, I've liked you for a long time. Date me.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말? 나도 너를 좋아해.Jeongmal? Nado neoreul joahae.Really? I like you too.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그럼 우리 오늘부터 1일이야?Geureom uri oneulbuteo irimiya?Then, are we officially together starting today?
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 도현아. 좋아.Eung, Dohyun-a. Joa.Yes, Dohyun. I'd love to.
