내 사랑
nae sarang
내 사랑 (nae sarang) is the Korean way to say "my love".
내 사랑 is an affectionate term used to address or refer to a person someone loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 내 (nae), meaning "my" and 사랑 (sarang), meaning "love".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
내 사랑 is an informal expression suitable for intimate relationships rather than formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 내 (nae) is a contraction of 나의 (na-ui), which is the possessive form of the informal pronoun 나 (na).
How do you pronounce it?
nae sarang
Did you know?
- In some contexts, 사랑 (sarang) was historically used to refer to a 'guest room' or 'study' in a traditional house, though this meaning is entirely separate from the feeling of love.
- While 내 사랑 is a direct translation of 'my love', Korean couples frequently use the term 자기야 (jagiya), which literally means 'honey' or 'self'.
- While 내 사랑 is used for romantic partners, Koreans often avoid using 'my' with terms of endearment in daily speech, preferring to use the person's name or a title.
Examples in context
- 내 사랑, 잘 자요.nae sarang, jal jayo.My love, sleep well.
- 내 사랑은 바로 당신이에요.nae sarangeun baro dangsinieyo.My love is you.
- 영원히 내 사랑이 되어줘.yeongwonhi nae sarangi doejeojwo.Please be my love forever.
Example conversation
A couple is talking before going to sleep.
- 수빈 Su-bin오늘 하루도 수고했어요, 내 사랑.oneul harudo sugohaesseoyo, nae sarang.You worked hard today, my love.
- 민준 Min-jun고마워요, 수빈 씨.gomawoyo, Subin ssi.Thank you, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin잘 자요, 내 사랑.jal jayo, nae sarang.Sleep well, my love.
- 민준 Min-jun좋은 꿈 꾸세요.joeun kkum kkuseyo.Have sweet dreams.
