뽀뽀해 줄게
bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge
The English phrase "I kiss you" is translated into Korean as 뽀뽀해 줄게 (bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are going to give them a light, affectionate kiss.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built around the noun 뽀뽀 (bbo-bbo), which refers specifically to a light, cute or affectionate peck.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between types of kissing in Korean.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To make the phrase polite, you can say 뽀뽀해 줄게요. However, the phrase remains very intimate because of the nature of the word 뽀뽀.
How do you pronounce it?
bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge
Did you know?
- The word 뽀뽀 is an example of baby talk, mimicking the popping sound of lips. It is often used by adults when speaking to pets or babies, even if they are not actually kissing them.
- The sound of 뽀뽀 is considered 'aegyo', a cultural concept of acting cute to show affection. Using this phrase can be a way of flirting or acting childlike to evoke a protective response from a partner.
- If you were to use a more formal or intense verb for kissing, you would use 입맞춤, which sounds much more poetic and serious.
Examples in context
- 자기야, 뽀뽀해 줄게.jagiya, ppobbohae julge.Honey, I'll give you a kiss.
- 자기 전에 뽀뽀해 줄게.jagi jeone ppobbohae julge.I'll give you a kiss before we sleep.
- 잘 가, 뽀뽀해 줄게!jal ga, ppobbohae julge!Bye, I'll give you a kiss!
Example conversation
Seoyeon is comforting Jihun.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈아, 이제 뽀뽀해 줄게.Jihuna, ije ppoppohae julge.Jihun, I'll give you a kiss now.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말? 고마워 서연아.jeongmal? gomawo Seoyeona.Really? Thanks, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon여기 볼에 뽀뽀!yeogi bol-e ppoppo!A kiss right here on your cheek!
- 지훈 Ji-hun하하, 기분이 좋아졌어.haha, gibuni joajyeosseo.Haha, I feel better now.
