사랑해 친구야
saranghae chinguya
The English phrase "I love you, bestie" can be expressed in Korean as 사랑해 친구야 (saranghae chinguya).
This phrase is an affectionate expression of love used between very close friends.
Which one should you use?
While the English term "bestie" is a specific slang term, the Korean translation 사랑해 친구야 uses the standard word for friend (친구) to convey the same sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 사랑해 (saranghae) is the informal version of "I love you".
How do you pronounce it?
saranghae chinguya
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, calling a close friend 친구 (chingu) implies you are exactly the same age, rather than just being best friends.
- Close friends may use 반말 (banmal) or informal speech, but switching back to formal language suddenly is a common way to signal that a friend is actually angry.
- To sound more like a 'bestie', young Koreans often use the slang term 베프 (bepeu), which is a shortened version of the English phrase 'best friend'.
Examples in context
- 사랑해 친구야.saranghae chin-guya.I love you, bestie.
- 진심으로 사랑해 친구야.jinsimeuro saranghae chin-guya.I truly love you, bestie.
- 언제나 사랑해 친구야.eonjena saranghae chin-guya.I love you always, bestie.
Example conversation
Two best friends are saying goodbye after a long day.
- 지은 Ji-eun오늘 정말 즐거웠어.oneul jeongmal jeul-geowosseo.I had so much fun today.
- 도현 Do-hyeon나도! 사랑해 친구야.nado! saranghae chin-guya.Me too! I love you, bestie.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워, 도현아.gomawo, dohyeona.Thanks, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon잘 가, 지은아!jal ga, jieuna!Bye, Jieun!
