뽀뽀해 줘
ppoppohae jwo
In Korean, the phrase for "i want a kiss" is 뽀뽀해 줘 (ppoppohae jwo).
A request for a light, affectionate kiss, often used between partners or with children.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 뽀뽀, which means a light kiss or peck and 해 줘, which means "do (it) for me".
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the types of kissing used in Korean. The term 뽀뽀 refers to a cute, light peck.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form 뽀뽀해 줘 functions as an informal way to say "give me a kiss".
How do you pronounce it?
ppoppohae jwo
Did you know?
- The word 뽀뽀 is an onomatopoeic mimicry of the sound made during a light peck, making it a playful, sensory word.
- The phrase 뽀뽀해 줘 is often accompanied by 'aegyo', a singing or whining tone of voice used to appear cute and irresistible to the partner.
- While 뽀뽀 is a cute peck, the word for a passionate kiss is 키스. This is a loanword from the English 'kiss' and carries a much more romantic or adult connotation.
Examples in context
- 나 뽀뽀해 줘.na bbo bbo hae jwo.Give me a kiss.
- 자기야, 뽀뽀해 줘.jagiya, bbo bbo hae jwo.Honey, give me a kiss.
- 우리 아기, 뽀뽀해 줘!uri agi, bbo bbo hae jwo!My baby, give me a kiss!
Example conversation
A couple is sitting on a park bench together.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈아, 뽀뽀해 줘.jihuna, bbo bbo hae jwo.Jihoon, give me a kiss.
- 지훈 Ji-hun갑자기 왜 그래?gapjagi wae geurae?Why are you being like this all of a sudden?
- 지은 Ji-eun그냥 너무 보고 싶어서.geunyang neomu bogo sipeoseo.I just missed you so much.
- 지훈 Ji-hun알았어, 여기.arasseo, yeogi.Okay, here you go.
