내 남자친구를 사랑해
nae namjachin-gureul saranghae
The English phrase "I love my boyfriend" is translated into Korean as 내 남자친구를 사랑해 (nae namjachin-gureul saranghae).
This phrase is used to express deep affection for one's male romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of several parts: 내 (nae) is a contraction of 나의 (na-ui), meaning "my". 를 (reul) is an object marker. And 사랑해 (saranghae) is the verb for "love".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 내 남자친구를 사랑해 is informal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 를 (reul) is an object marker used to indicate that the "boyfriend" is the object of the verb "to love".
How do you pronounce it?
nae namjachin-gureul saranghae
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific term 썸 (sseom), derived from the English word 'something', to describe the flirtatious stage before someone officially becomes a 남자친구.
- Couples in Korea often celebrate the '100th day' of their relationship with gifts and dates, rather than waiting for a full year.
- In Korean, the word for 'boyfriend' 남자친구 literally translates to 'male friend', making it indistinguishable from a platonic friend without context.
Examples in context
- 저는 제 남자친구를 사랑합니다.I love my boyfriend
- 내 남자친구 좋아해.I like my boyfriend
- 여보, 사랑해.Darling, I love you.
- 정말 내 남자친구를 사랑해.I really love my boyfriend.
- 내 남자친구를 사랑해.nae namjachingureul saranghae.I love my boyfriend.
Example conversation
Seoyeon is talking to Minjun about her relationship.
- 민준 Min-jun남자친구랑은 잘 지내?namjachingurang-eun jal jinae?Are you getting along well with your boyfriend?
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 내 남자친구를 사랑해.eung, nae namjachingureul saranghae.Yes, I love my boyfriend.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 보기 좋다.jeongmal bogi jota.It's really great to see.
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워, 민준아.gomawo, Minjun-a.Thanks, Minjun.
