내 전부
nae jeonbu
The English phrase "my everything" is translated into Korean as 내 전부 (nae jeonbu).
This phrase is used as a term of endearment for a person who is the most important part of someone's life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 내 (my) and 전부 (everything/all/the whole).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
제 전부 is a more polite version used when speaking to someone of higher status or in a formal setting. Additionally, 저의 전부 is a slightly more formal way to say 'my everything.' In a more casual or informal context, you might use the expression 내 목숨, which literally means "my life".
How does it change in a sentence?
내 is a contraction of 나의, and 나의 전부 is the full, grammatically explicit form of 내 전부.
How do you pronounce it?
nae jeonbu
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Examples in context
- 당신은 제 생명의 전부입니다You are the entirety of my life.
- 당신은 저의 전부이세요You are my everything.
- 너는 나에게 가장 소중한 사람이야You are the most precious person to me.
- 당신은 내 목숨이에요You are my life.
- 사랑하는 당신은 내 전부예요.saranghaneun dangsineun nae jeonbuyeyo.You, my love, are my everything.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing their feelings during a quiet walk.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 정말 고마워요.Hyeon-u ssi, jeongmal gomawoyo.Hyeon-u, thank you so much.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨는 나에게 내 전부예요.Subin ssi-neun na-ege nae jeonbu-yeyo.Subin, you are my everything.
- 수빈 Su-bin그 말 들으니까 너무 행복해요.geu mal deureonikka neomu haengbokhaeyo.I feel so happy hearing that.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo나도 항상 사랑할게요.nado hangsang sarang-halgeyo.I will always love you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 내, CC BY-SA 4.0.
