사랑해
saranghaecasual
In Hangul "I love you" is 사랑해 (saranghae) in casual speech. The polite version is 사랑해요 (saranghaeyo) and the formal one is 사랑합니다 (saranghamnida).
Meaning: expression of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 사랑해 | saranghae | casual |
| 사랑해요 | saranghaeyo | polite |
| 사랑합니다 | saranghamnida | formal |
사랑해 is used between couples and from parents to children. Koreans say it less freely than English speakers, so it carries weight.
What does it mean word for word?
사랑 (sarang) is the noun "love" and 해 comes from 하다 (hada), "to do". Korean has no word for "I" or "you" here because the context makes it clear.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
사랑합니다 appears in speeches, letters and songs. 사랑해요 fits most polite settings.
Did you know?
- The reply 나도 사랑해 (nado saranghae) means "I love you too".
Examples in context
- 사랑해, 정말로.Saranghae, jeongmallo.I love you, truly.
- 엄마, 사랑해요.Eomma, saranghaeyo.Mom, I love you.
- 여러분을 사랑합니다.Yeoreobuneul saranghamnida.I love you all.
Example conversation
Minho calls his girlfriend Yuna before she goes to sleep.
- Minho잘 자, 사랑해.Jal ja, saranghae.Sleep well, I love you.
- Yuna나도 사랑해.Nado saranghae.I love you too.
- Minho내일 보자.Naeil boja.See you tomorrow.
