사랑해요
saranghaeyopolite
To say "I love you" in Korean, the most common form is 사랑해요 (saranghaeyo). With a partner or family you can say 사랑해 (saranghae), and formal speech uses 사랑합니다 (saranghamnida).
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 사랑해요 | saranghaeyo | polite |
| 사랑해 | saranghae | casual |
| 사랑합니다 | saranghamnida | formal |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
사랑해 is for people close to you. 사랑해요 is gentle and polite. 사랑합니다 sounds like a public statement, such as a fan message or a wedding speech.
How do you pronounce it?
사랑해요 is said "sah-rang-heh-yo". The ㅇ (ng) sound at the end of 랑 runs into the next syllable, and ㅎ (h) is soft.
When do people say it?
Many Koreans do not say it often in daily life. Parents and partners may show love by caring actions and use the words on special occasions.
Did you know?
- 사랑 (sarang) is the Korean word for love, and the verb 사랑하다 (saranghada) means "to love".
Examples in context
- 엄마, 사랑해요.eomma, saranghaeyo.Mom, I love you.
- 나도 사랑해.nado saranghae.I love you too.
- 여러분, 사랑합니다.yeoreobun, saranghamnida.Everyone, I love you.
Example conversation
Joon calls his mother Mrs. Han before going to bed.
- Joon엄마, 잘 자요.eomma, jal jayo.Mom, sleep well.
- Mrs. Han너도 잘 자, 우리 아들.neodo jal ja, uri adeul.You too, my son.
- Joon사랑해요, 엄마.saranghaeyo, eomma.I love you, Mom.
