보라해
borahae
The English phrase "I purple you" is expressed in Korean as 보라해 (borahae).
보라해 is used to express affection and loyalty, primarily within the BTS fandom (ARMY).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the register from informal to polite, add the suffix -요 to the end of the word to form 보라해요.
How do you pronounce it?
borahae
Did you know?
- The phrase has become so culturally significant that the city of Busan and various global landmarks have used purple lighting to signal a connection to the group and their fans.
- In the original context of the phrase, purple was chosen because it is the last color of the rainbow, symbolizing trust and long-term love until the end.
- The verb in 보라해 is a creative blend of 보라색, meaning 'purple', and 사랑해, meaning 'i love you'. The speaker simply replaces the 'sarang' root with the word for the color.
Examples in context
- 방탄소년단 사랑해! 보라해!I love BTS! I Purple You!
- 우리 영원히 보라해.uri yeongwonhi borahae.I purple you forever.
- 진심으로 보라해.jinsimeuro borahae.I purple you sincerely.
- 팬 여러분, 보라해!paen yeoreobun, borahae!Fans, I purple you!
Example conversation
A fan meeting event where a fan meets her idol.
- 수빈 Su-bin오빠, 정말 보라해!oppa, jeongmal borahae!Oppa, I purple you so much!
- 민준 Min-jun고마워요, 저도 보라해.gomawoyo, jeodo borahae.Thank you, I purple you too.
- 수빈 Su-bin수빈이는 항상 응원할게요.subin-ineun hangsang eungwonhalgeyo.Subin will always support you.
- 민준 Min-jun감사합니다, 힘이 나네요.gamsahamnida, himi naneyo.Thank you, that gives me strength.
