사랑해용
saranghaeyongcute, polite
A cute way to say "I love you" in Korean is 사랑해용 (saranghaeyong), a softened version of 사랑해요 (saranghaeyo). In texts you will also see 사랑행 (saranghaeng). It is also called 많이 사랑해 (mani saranghae).
Meaning: cute declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 사랑해용 | saranghaeyong | cute, polite |
| 사랑행 | saranghaeng | cute, texting |
| 많이 사랑해 | mani saranghae | casual, warm |
These forms fit couples, close friends and family in chat messages. For a serious or formal setting use 사랑합니다 (saranghamnida).
What does it mean word for word?
The cute style adds a final ㅇ to the ending, which makes it sound sweeter. 많이 (mani) means "a lot", so 많이 사랑해 is "I love you a lot".
Did you know?
- Adding 용 or 행 to the end of words is a common pattern in Korean texting, not only with 사랑해.
Examples in context
- 오빠, 사랑해용~Oppa, saranghaeyong~Oppa, I love you~
- 많이 사랑해, 알지?Mani saranghae, alji?I love you a lot, you know?
Example conversation
Haeun sends a voice message to her boyfriend Taeho.
- Haeun오늘도 수고했어용.Oneuldo sugohaesseoyong.You worked hard today too.
- Taeho고마워. 사랑해.Gomawo. Saranghae.Thanks. I love you.
- Haeun나도 많이 사랑행~Nado mani saranghaeng~I love you a lot too~
