많은 사랑
maneun sarang
The English phrase "much love" is translated in Korean as 많은 사랑 (maneun sarang).
The phrase is used to express a great amount of affection or love for someone. You can use 많은 사랑을 드립니다 to say "I send you much love". A specific set phrase, 많은 사랑 부탁드립니다, is used by celebrities or public figures to ask fans for their continued support and affection.
What does it mean word for word?
많은 사랑 is composed of 많은, meaning "many" or "much" and 사랑, meaning "love".
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence where much love is the object, such as "I give you much love", the object marker -을 is added to the end of the phrase to form 많은 사랑을.
How do you pronounce it?
maneun sarang
Did you know?
- The word 사랑 is a homonym that also refers to a traditional Korean room or corridor used by the master of the house to receive guests.
- In Korean culture, 사랑 is often expressed through actions or care rather than the spoken word, making the phrase 많은 사랑 feel very intense when spoken aloud.
- While 많은 사랑 translates to 'much love', it is very rare to use this specific phrase in a romantic relationship, where more direct expressions are preferred.
Examples in context
- 내 친구야, 너 정말 사랑해.My friend, I really love you.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are talking about their dog.
- 수빈 Su-bin강아지가 정말 행복해 보여요.Gangajiga jeongmal haengbokhae boyeoyo.The puppy looks really happy.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨가 많은 사랑을 줬거든요.Subin ssiga maneun sarangeul jwotgeodeunyo.That's because Subin gave it much love.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 정성이 느껴져요.Majayo, jeongseongi neukkyeojyeoyo.You're right, I can feel the devotion.
- 도현 Do-hyeon앞으로도 계속 사랑해 줄 거예요.Ap-eurodo gyesok saranghae jul geoyeyo.I will continue to love it in the future.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 사랑, CC BY-SA 4.0.
