나도 너 좋아해
nado neo joahae
In Korean, "I like you too" is expressed as 나도 너 좋아해 (nado neo joahae).
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you feel the same romantic or friendly affection for them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 나 (I), 도 (also/too), 너 (you) and 좋아해 (like).
Which one should you use?
The particle 도 (too/also) is attached to the subject 나 (I) to indicate that the speaker's feeling matches the other person's feeling.
How does it change in a sentence?
This is appropriate for friends or people of the same age, but it would be considered rude if said to a superior or a stranger. For a more polite version, you can use 저도 당신을 좋아해요, which utilizes the humble pronoun 저 and the polite verb ending -해요.
How do you pronounce it?
nado neo joahae
Did you know?
- The pronoun 당신 ('you') used in the polite version of this phrase is tricky. In some contexts, using it with a spouse is a sign of affection, but using it with a stranger during an argument can be an aggressive provocation.
- While 좋아해 translates to 'like', it is the primary way to say 'I love you' in early stages of dating. The stronger word for love, 사랑해, is often reserved for more serious, established commitments.
- If you were saying this to someone much older, you would avoid the word 너 entirely and instead use their job title or a family relation, like 'Teacher' or 'Older Brother'.
Examples in context
- 나도 너 좋아해.nado neo joahae.I like you too.
- 진심이야, 나도 너 좋아해.jinsimiya, nado neo joahae.I'm serious, I like you too.
- 갑자기? 나도 너 좋아해.gapjagi? nado neo joahae.Suddenly? I like you too.
Example conversation
Dohyun confesses his feelings to Subin at a park.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈아, 나 사실 너 좋아해.subin-a, na sasil neo joahae.Subin, actually I like you.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말? 나도 너 좋아해, 도현아.jeongmal? nado neo joahae, dohyun-a.Really? I like you too, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon다행이다. 정말 기뻐.dahaengida. jeongmal gippeo.That's a relief. I'm so happy.
- 수빈 Su-bin나도 너무 행복해.nado neomu haengbokhae.I am very happy too.
