뽀뽀해 줄게
bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge
In Korean, "I will kiss you" is expressed as 뽀뽀해 줄게 (bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge).
This phrase is a promise to give someone a light, affectionate kiss.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite, you can add the suffix 요 (yo) to the end to get 뽀뽀해 줄게요 (bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge-yo).
How do you pronounce it?
bbo-bbo-hae jul-ge
Did you know?
- The word 뽀뽀 (bbo-bbo) is an onomatopoeic expression that mimics the sound of a light peck, similar to how English speakers might use 'mwah'.
- If you use this phrase with an older person or someone of higher social status, even with the polite 요 (yo) suffix, it may be perceived as strangely intimate or even rude due to the concept of 'age hierarchy'.
- While 뽀뽀 is used for light kisses, the term 입맞춤 is a more poetic or literary way to describe a kiss often found in novels and songs.
Examples in context
- 잘 자, 잘 자면 뽀뽀해 줄게.jal ja, jal jamyeon ppoppohae julge.Sleep well, and if you sleep well, I will kiss you.
- 착한 아이에게 뽀뽀해 줄게.chakhan aiege ppoppohae julge.I will give a kiss to a good child.
- 아프지 마, 다 나으면 뽀뽀해 줄게.apeuji ma, da naeumyeon ppoppohae julge.Don't be sick, once you recover, I will kiss you.
Example conversation
A cozy living room where a couple is resting.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현아, 나 너무 힘들어.Dohyeon-a, na neomu himdeureo.Dohyeon, I am so tired.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고생했어, 수빈아. 내가 뽀뽀해 줄게.gosaenghaesseo, Subin-a. Naega ppoppohae julge.You did a great job, Subin. I will kiss you.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말? 고마워.jeongmal? gomawo.Really? Thank you.
- 도현 Do-hyeon응, 기운 내!eung, giun nae!Yes, cheer up!
