사랑한다, 딸아
saranghanda, ttara
The Korean phrase for "I love you, daughter" is 사랑한다, 딸아 (saranghanda, ttara).
This phrase is used by a parent to express their love for their daughter.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 딸 means "daughter". In the phrase 딸아, the particle -아 is added to the end of the noun to indicate that you are calling out to that person.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Alternatively, 사랑해 is a more common, conversational and casual way to say "I love you" to a daughter than the more declarative 사랑한다.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle -아 used in 딸아 is a vocative particle, which is added to the end of a noun when calling out to someone.
How do you pronounce it?
saranghanda, ttara
Did you know?
- The word 딸 for 'daughter' is used in the compound 딸바보, which literally means 'daughter fool' and describes a father who is obsessively fond of his daughter.
- In Korean culture, many parents rarely say the word 'love' (사랑) aloud, even to their children. Instead, they often express this affection through actions like peeling fruit or making sure a daughter has eaten well.
- If a daughter is older or the parent wants to be particularly tender, they might use the word 우리 (our) before 'daughter', making it 우리 딸. This 'our' does not mean the daughter belongs to a group, but serves as an affectionate marker of closeness.
Examples in context
- 사랑한다, 딸아.saranghanda, ttara.I love you, daughter.
- 언제나 너를 사랑한다, 딸아.eonjena neoreul saranghanda, ttara.I love you always, daughter.
Example conversation
A father is giving his daughter a small gift on her birthday.
- 민준 Min-jun생일 축하해, 사랑한다, 딸아.saengil chukahae, saranghanda, ttara.Happy birthday, I love you, daughter.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 아빠!gomawoyo, appa!Thank you, Dad!
- 민준 Min-jun항상 행복하길 바란다.hangsang haengbokhagil baranda.I hope you are always happy.
- 수빈 Su-bin저도 아빠를 정말 사랑해요.jeodo appareul jeongmal saranghaeyo.I love you too, Dad.
