친애하는
chinaehaneun
The English phrase "dear someone" can be expressed in Korean as 친애하는 (chinaehaneun).
The term 친애하는 is an honorific expression used in formal settings, letters or speeches meaning 'dear' or 'dearest'.
How do you pronounce it?
chinaehaneun
Did you know?
- If you are writing to a superior, using 친애하는 can actually be seen as a subtle breach of etiquette because it is a term used by an equal or a speaker addressing a general audience.
- The word 친애 literally translates to 'affectionate love', but it carries a heavy weight of dignity and public respect that makes it unsuitable for private romantic letters.
- The word 친애하는 is frequently seen in translated Western literature or dubbed movies to mirror the English 'Dear', but it can feel unnatural or 'translated' to a native speaker in real life.
Examples in context
- 친한 친구에게,Dear friend,
- 친애하는 모든 분들께,chinaehaneun modeun bundeulkke,Dear everyone,
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are discussing a formal letter for a project.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 편지 시작을 어떻게 쓸까요?Subin ssi, pyeonji sijageul eotteoke sseulkkayo?Subin, how should I start the letter?
- 수빈 Su-bin친애하는 대표님이라고 써 보세요.chinaehaneun daepyounim-irago sseo boseyo.Try writing 'Dear CEO'.
- 민준 Min-jun너무 격식 있는 표현 아닐까요?neomu gyeoksik inneun pyohyeon anilkkayo?Isn't that expression too formal?
- 수빈 Su-bin공식적인 편지니까 괜찮아요.gongsikjeogin pyeonjinikka gwaenchanayo.It's fine because it's an official letter.
