사랑해요, 엄마
saranghaeyo, eomma
In Korean, "love you, mom" is said as 사랑해요, 엄마 (saranghaeyo, eomma).
This phrase is an expression of affection used to tell one's mother that they love her. You can also use endearing terms such as 가장 사랑하는 for "dearest" or 소중한 for "precious" when expressing your feelings.
Which one should you use?
엄마 (eomma) is the casual term for mother, while 어머니 (eomeoni) is the more formal term.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to your mother in an informal or intimate way, you can shorten the phrase to 사랑해, 엄마.
How do you pronounce it?
saranghaeyo, eomma
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific word 정 (jeong) to describe a deep, sticky emotional bond that differs from the romantic or familial love of 사랑. While 사랑해요 is a direct declaration, 정 describes the feeling of attachment grown over time.
- In traditional Korean culture, expressing love through the phrase 사랑해요 was historically rare and considered awkward. Many families instead express affection through actions or by asking if someone has eaten.
- In modern Korea, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 8, and it is common to give 카네이션 (carnations) while saying 사랑해요 to their mothers.
Examples in context
- 어머니, 항상 저를 지켜주셔서 감사하고 사랑합니다.Mother, I am always grateful and love you for always protecting me.
- 항상 사랑해요, 엄마.hangsang saranghaeyo, eomma.I love you always, mom.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo calls his mother on her birthday.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo엄마, 생일 축하해요!eomma, saeng-il chukha-haeyo!Mom, happy birthday!
- 민지 Min-ji고마워, 현우야.gomawo, hyeon-u-ya.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo사랑해요, 엄마.saranghaeyo, eomma.I love you, mom.
- 민지 Min-ji나도 사랑해.nado saranghae.I love you too.
