뽀뽀해줘
ppopohaejwo
The phrase "give me a kiss" in Korean is 뽀뽀해줘 (ppopohaejwo).
This phrase is used to request a light, affectionate kiss, often used between romantic partners or with children.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 뽀뽀해줘 is composed of 뽀뽀, which means a light peck or kiss and 해줘, which means "do for me". Literally, it means "do a kiss for me".
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the types of kissing described by different words. Use 뽀뽀 for cute or light pecks, whereas the loanword 키스 is used to describe more serious, passionate or adult kissing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal way to say "Please give me a kiss", you can use 입맞춤을 해주세요.
How do you pronounce it?
ppopohaejwo
Did you know?
- The formal term 입맞춤 literally translates to 'matching mouths' or 'touching lips'.
- Adding the particle -용 instead of -요 at the end of a formal version of this phrase transforms it into 'aegyo', a style of speaking meant to be intentionally cute.
- The word 뽀뽀 is an example of onomatopoeia, mimicking the popping sound a pair of lips makes during a light peck.
Examples in context
- 뽀뽀해줘.Give me a kiss.This sentence is useful for practicing the direct command 뽀뽀해줘.Tatoeba #11104713 by intertime, translation #1844204 by CK
- 저에게 입맞춤을 해주세요Please give me a kiss.
- 자기야, 뽀뽀해줘.jagiya, ppoppohaejwo.Honey, give me a kiss.
- 우리 아기, 뽀뽀해줘.uri agi, ppoppohaejwo.My baby, give me a kiss.
Example conversation
A romantic couple is saying goodbye before going home.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈아, 나 이제 갈게.jihuna, na ije galge.Jihoon, I'm going now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun벌써 가려고? 조금 더 있다 가.beolsseo garyeogo? jogeum deo itda ga.Are you leaving already? Stay a little longer.
- 지은 Ji-eun나 가기 전에 뽀뽀해줘.na gagi jeone ppoppohaejwo.Give me a kiss before I go.
- 지훈 Ji-hun알았어, 지은아. 조심히 들어가.arasseo, jieuna. josimhi deureoga.Okay, Jieun. Get home safely.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
