뽀뽀하고 싶어
ppOppOhago sipeo
The English phrase 'I wanna kiss you' is translated into Korean as 뽀뽀하고 싶어 (ppOppOhago sipeo).
This expression is a casual way to tell someone that you want to give them a light or sweet kiss.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 뽀뽀, which refers to a light kiss or a peck and the ending -고 싶어, which is the standard way to express 'want to' for the first person in an informal setting.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The casual form is 뽀뽀하고 싶어. You can make the phrase polite by adding the suffix -요 to the end, resulting in 뽀뽀하고 싶어요, which is suitable for someone you are not yet on close, informal terms with. For a formal way to say 'I wanna kiss you', you can use 당신에게 키스하고 싶습니다.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, the object 'you' (너 – neo) is often omitted in this phrase when the context makes it clear who is being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
ppOppOhago sipeo
Did you know?
- The word 뽀뽀 is an onomatopoeic expression that mimics the sound of a quick, light kiss, much like how English speakers use 'mwah'.
- The word 뽀뽀 is often associated with 'aegyo', the Korean cultural practice of acting cute to show affection. Saying this phrase with a specific nasal tone can change it from a request to a playful plea.
- In Korea, it is common to use 뽀뽀 when referring to affection between parents and children or pets. This makes the phrase's meaning depend heavily on the relationship between the speakers.
Examples in context
- 지금 뽀뽀하고 싶어.jigeum ppoppohago sipeo.I wanna kiss you right now.
- 너무 귀여워서 뽀뽀하고 싶어.neomu gwiyeowoseo ppoppohago sipeo.You are so cute that I wanna kiss you.
- 갑자기 뽀뽀하고 싶어졌다.gapjagi ppoppohago sipeojyeotda.Suddenly, I wanna kiss you.
Example conversation
A couple is walking in a park at night.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈아, 갑자기 뽀뽀하고 싶어.subin-a, gapjagi ppoppohago sipeo.Subin, I wanna kiss you all of a sudden.
- 수빈 Su-bin갑자기? 왜?gapjagi? wae?Suddenly? Why?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그냥 오늘 네가 너무 예뻐서.geunyang oneul nega neomu yeppeoseo.Just because you look so pretty today.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현아, 부끄러워.dohyeon-a, bukkeureowo.Dohyeon, you're making me blush.
