뽀뽀하고 싶어
ppobbo-hago sipeo
A cute, casual way to say I want to kiss you in Korean is 뽀뽀하고 싶어 (ppobbo-hago sipeo), meaning you want to give a light kiss.
Use 뽀뽀하고 싶어 with a partner or someone you are close to, in a playful or affectionate tone.
What does it mean word for word?
뽀뽀 (ppobbo) means a light kiss or a peck. -고 싶어 is the informal ending for wanting to do something.
Which one should you use?
뽀뽀 is a light, cute or playful kiss, whereas 키스 (kiseu) is a more passionate, romantic kiss, as in 키스하고 싶어. 입 맞추고 싶습니다. is a formal way to say I want to kiss you, and 입을 맞추고 싶습니다. means I want to kiss your lips.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding -요 (-yo) gives 뽀뽀하고 싶어요, a polite version for someone you are not on close, informal terms with.
How do you pronounce it?
It is written in Latin letters as ppobbo-hago sipeo.
Did you know?
- The phrase 뽀뽀하고 싶어 (ppobbo-hago sipeo) is a prime example of aegyo, a unique Korean cultural practice of using a cute, childlike tone to express affection.
- The formal expression 입을 맞추다 (ibeul matchuda) describes the act of kissing as 'matching lips', treating the action as a physical alignment of two parts.
- The word 뽀뽀 (ppobbo) is an onomatopoeia that mimics the actual sound of a light popping kiss. It is used not only for romantic partners but also commonly by parents and grandparents toward children.
Examples in context
- 지금 뽀뽀하고 싶어.jigeum ppoppohago sipeo.I want to kiss you right now.
- 갑자기 뽀뽀하고 싶어졌어.gapjagi ppoppohago sipeojyeosseo.Suddenly, I want to kiss you.
- 너무 귀여워서 뽀뽀하고 싶어.neomu gwiyeowoseo ppoppohago sipeo.You are so cute that I want to kiss you.
Example conversation
A couple is sitting on a park bench at night.
- 민준 Min-jun민지야, 너무 예쁘다.Minji-ya, neomu yeppeuda.Minji, you are so beautiful.
- 민지 Min-ji정말? 고마워, 민준아.Jeongmal? Gomawo, Minjun-a.Really? Thanks, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun갑자기 뽀뽀하고 싶어.Gapjagi ppoppohago sipeo.Suddenly, I want to kiss you.
- 민지 Min-ji나도 그래.Nado geurae.Me too.
