둘 다 보고 싶어요
dul da bogo sipeoyo
The English phrase "i miss you both" is translated into Korean as 둘 다 보고 싶어요 (dul da bogo sipeoyo).
This phrase is used to express sadness or longing because you are not with two specific people. In Korean, the subject "I" (나/저) is often omitted from this phrase when the context makes it clear who is speaking.
Which one should you use?
You can also use 두 분 다 보고 싶어요 to specifically express longing for two individuals. 두 분 다 보고 싶어 is the informal version of this sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
dul da bogo sipeoyo
Did you know?
- While 보고 싶어요 means 'I miss you', the words 보고 and 싶어요 literally translate to 'want to see'.
- Depending on the status of the two people, the word for 'two' changes from 둘 to 두 분. Using 둘 for a teacher or elder would be considered unexpectedly rude.
- The word 다 was first documented in the 1447 poem Yongbi eocheon'ga, which celebrated the founding of the Joseon Dynasty.
Examples in context
- 부모님, 둘 다 보고 싶어요.bumonim, dul da bogo sipeoyo.Mom and Dad, I miss you both.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo is on a video call with Subin and her sister.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨랑 언니, 둘 다 보고 싶어요.Subin ssirang eonni, dul da bogo sipeoyo.Subin and your sister, I miss you both.
- 수빈 Su-bin저희도 현우 씨가 보고 싶어요.jeohido Hyunwoo ssiga bogo sipeoyo.We miss you too, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo언제쯤 만날 수 있을까요?eonje-jjeum mannal su isseulkkayo?When can we meet?
- 수빈 Su-bin다음 달에 꼭 만나요!daeum dare ok mannayo!Let's definitely meet next month!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다, 둘, 보고, CC BY-SA 4.0.
