사랑해
saranghae[sʰa̠ɾa̠ŋɦɛ]
The phrase "mahal kita" is translated into Korean as 사랑해 (saranghae).
The phrase is used to tell someone that you love them.
Which one should you use?
사랑해요 is the formal version of the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
saranghae
Did you know?
- The word 사랑 can refer to love, but in historical architecture, a 사랑방 was a room where the patriarch of the house received guests.
- In Korean culture, expressing love through 사랑해 was traditionally rare, and many parents showed affection through food or care instead of words.
- In K-pop lyrics and dramas, you will often hear 사랑해 whispered or spoken slowly to create a 'heart-fluttering' effect known as 심쿵.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are saying goodbye after a date.
- 지훈 Ji-hun오늘 정말 즐거웠어. 사랑해.oneul jeongmal jeulgeowosseo. saranghae.I had a great time today. I love you.
- 지은 Ji-eun나도 오늘 좋았어. 사랑해, 지훈아.nado oneul joasseo. saranghae, Jihun-a.I liked today too. I love you, Jihoon.
- 지훈 Ji-hun조심해서 집에 가.josimhaeseo jibe ga.Get home safely.
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 내일 또 만나!eung, naeil tto manna!Yes, see you again tomorrow!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 사랑해, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
