너무 보고 싶어요
neomu bogo sipeoyo
The English phrase "I miss you so much" is expressed in Korean as 너무 보고 싶어요 (neomu bogo sipeoyo).
This phrase is used to tell someone that you feel a strong desire to see them again. The word 너무 serves to intensify the feeling, similar to saying "so much" or "really" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The core expression 보고 싶어요 literally translates to "I want to see (you)" rather than the English concept of "missing" someone.
Which one should you use?
While 보고 싶다 is the dictionary form of the verb, it is rarely used in actual conversation without a polite or informal ending like 요 or 어.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can adjust the formality by changing the sentence ending.
How do you pronounce it?
neomu bogo sipeoyo
Did you know?
- The word 너무 was historically used only for negative extremes, but it is now used universally to intensify both positive and negative feelings.
- While 보고 싶어요 is the standard way to say 'I miss you', it is also used to express a longing for a place, a food or a past memory.
- In Korean, you can omit the subject 'I' and the object 'you' entirely, leaving just 너무 보고 싶어요, and the meaning remains perfectly clear.
Examples in context
- 너무 보고 싶어요.neomu bogo sipeoyo.I miss you so much.
- 진짜 너무 보고 싶어요.jinja neomu bogo sipeoyo.I really miss you so much.
- 엄마가 너무 보고 싶어요.eommaga neomu bogo sipeoyo.I miss my mom so much.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyun-woo are talking on the phone after a long time.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 너무 보고 싶어요.Hyun-woo ssi, neomu bogo sipeoyo.Hyun-woo, I miss you so much.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 지은 씨 너무 보고 싶어요.jeodo Ji-eun ssi neomu bogo sipeoyo.I miss you so much too, Ji-eun.
- 지은 Ji-eun우리 언제 만날까요?uri eonje mannalkkayo?When shall we meet?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이번 주말에 만나요.ibeon jumare mannayo.Let's meet this weekend.
