내가 더 사랑해
The English phrase "I love you more" is translated into Korean as 내가 더 사랑해.
This phrase is commonly used as a playful or romantic response when someone says "I love you" to you first.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 내가 더 사랑해 is composed of 내가 (I), 더 (more) and 사랑해 (love).
Which one should you use?
The word 더 (more) is placed before the verb to emphasize the comparative degree of the love.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite, change the subject 내가 to 제가 and add the polite ending 요 to the verb, resulting in 제가 더 사랑해요.
Did you know?
- While 사랑해 is the direct translation of 'love', many Koreans express deep affection using the word 정 ('jeong'), which describes a slow-growing, sticky emotional bond that transcends simple romantic love.
- The phrase 내가 더 사랑해 is often accompanied by a 'finger heart', where the thumb and index finger cross to form a tiny heart shape.
- The word 사랑 (love) has roots in older Korean linguistic structures that were documented as early as the 15th century in texts like the 'Seokbo sangjeol'.
Examples in context
- 내가 더 사랑해.naega deo saranghae.I love you more.
- 항상 내가 더 사랑해.hangsang naega deo saranghae.I always love you more.
Example conversation
A couple is having a sweet moment at home.
- 지은 Ji-eun사랑해, 민준아.saranghae, minjun-a.I love you, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun나도 사랑해, 지은아.nado saranghae, jieun-a.I love you too, Jieun.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 많이 사랑해.jeongmal mani saranghae.I love you so much.
- 민준 Min-jun아니야, 내가 더 사랑해.aniya, naega deo saranghae.No, I love you more.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 내가, 더, 사랑해, CC BY-SA 4.0.
