방탄 사랑해
bangtan saranghae
The English phrase "love bts" is translated into Korean as 방탄 사랑해 (bangtan saranghae).
This expression is used to say that you love the K-pop group BTS. You may also see the abbreviation BTS written in Korean as 비티에스.
Which one should you use?
방탄 사랑해 uses the casual/intimate form of the verb, which is suitable for talking to friends, peers or expressing oneself in a diary or social media post. In contrast, BTS를 사랑합니다 is an emphatic and polite way to say I love BTS, while BTS를 좋아합니다 is a polite way to say I love BTS.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix '-요' (-yo) to the end of '사랑해' (saranghae) makes the expression polite and appropriate for speaking to strangers or in more formal settings, creating 방탄 사랑해요. Additionally, BTS 좋아! is a simple and informal way to say I love BTS!
How do you pronounce it?
bangtan saranghae
Did you know?
- While 'love' is a common sentiment, if you want to say you are a massive fan in Korea, you might use the word 덕후 (deokhu), which is derived from the Japanese word for 'otaku'.
- In Korean fan culture, the phrase 사랑해 is often paired with the 'finger heart' gesture, where the thumb and index finger cross to form a tiny heart.
- The name 'BTS' comes from the Korean word 방탄 (bangtan), which literally means 'bulletproof'. It was chosen to signify that the group will protect their music from censorship and criticism.
Examples in context
- 당신은 BTS를 좋아합니까?Do you like BTS?
- 네, 저는 BTS를 좋아합니다.Yes, I love BTS.
- BTS 짱!BTS is the best!
- 응, BTS 좋아!Yeah, I love BTS!
- 방탄 사랑해!bangtan saranghae!I love BTS!
- 나는 정말 방탄 사랑해.naneun jeongmal bangtan saranghae.I really love BTS.
- 진심으로 방탄 사랑해.jinsimeuro bangtan saranghae.I love BTS from my heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite music.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈아, 너는 어떤 그룹 좋아해?Subin-a, neoneun eotteon geurup joahae?Subin, which group do you like?
- 수빈 Su-bin나는 방탄 사랑해!Naneun Bangtan saranghae!I love BTS!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo오, 나도 방탄 좋아해.O, nado Bangtan joahae.Oh, I like BTS too.
- 수빈 Su-bin우리 같이 노래 듣자.Uri gachi norae deutja.Let's listen to their songs together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 방탄, 사랑해, CC BY-SA 4.0.
