우리 가족은 뽀뽀해
uri gajogeun ppopohae
우리 가족은 뽀뽀해 (uri gajogeun ppopohae) is the Korean way to say "my family kisses".
This phrase is used to state that the members of one's family give each other light, affectionate kisses.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 뽀뽀해 specifically refers to light, cute or affectionate kisses (pecks) rather than a deep or passionate kiss.
Which one should you use?
While 뽀뽀해 implies cute, light pecks, the term 키스해 (derived from the English "kiss") is used for more romantic or passionate kissing.
How does it change in a sentence?
To transition from the informal style to a polite style, you can add the suffix -요 to the end of the phrase to create 우리 가족은 뽀뽀해요.
How do you pronounce it?
uri gajogeun ppopohae
Did you know?
- The phrase 우리 가족 is so common that Koreans often use 우리 for things they do not actually share, such as saying 'our house' or 'our mother' when speaking to a stranger.
- In Korea, 뽀뽀 is commonly used not only for family and partners but also as a playful way to describe a pet licking a person's face.
- The term 뽀뽀 is often associated with 'aegyo', the Korean cultural practice of acting cute to show affection or get a favor.
Examples in context
- 저희 가족은 입맞춤을 나눕니다.My family shares kisses.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are talking about their family habits.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현아, 너희 집은 어때?Dohyona, neohui jibeun eottae?Dohyun, what is your family like?
- 도현 Do-hyeon우리는 표현을 잘 못 해.urineun pyohyeoneul jal mot hae.We aren't very expressive.
- 수빈 Su-bin우리 가족은 뽀뽀해.uri gajogeun ppoppohae.My family kisses.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 다정한 가족이구나.jeongmal dajeonghan gajoguna.Your family is really affectionate.
