무조건적인 사랑
mujogeonjeogin sarang
The English phrase "unconditional love" is translated into Korean as 무조건적인 사랑 (mujogeonjeogin sarang).
This phrase refers to love that is given freely and without any requirements or limitations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 무조건적 (unconditional), the particle 인 which turns the noun into an adjective and 사랑 (love).
Which one should you use?
You can use 무조건적인 사랑 or the slightly shorter 무조건적 사랑 by dropping the particle 인. Both are common and acceptable ways to express the same concept. Additionally, 절대적인 사랑 can be used to emphasize the absolute and unwavering nature of such love.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 무조건적인 사랑, the term 무조건적인 functions as an adjective that modifies the noun 사랑.
How do you pronounce it?
mujogeonjeogin sarang
Did you know?
- While 무조건적인 사랑 is a literal translation, Koreans often prefer to express deep, unconditional bonds using the concept of 정 (jeong). This term describes a sticky, warm emotional attachment that is often more central to Korean relationships than the word 'love' itself.
- Korean has a homonym where 사랑 also refers to a traditional house's porch or guest room. This version of the word comes from the Chinese characters for 'house' and 'corridor'.
- In Korean culture, the sentiment of 무조건적인 사랑 is frequently communicated through preparing food and performing acts of service rather than by saying the phrase aloud.
Examples in context
- 그것은 부모님의 무조건적인 사랑이에요.geugeoseun bumonimui mujogeonjeogin sarangieyo.That is the unconditional love of parents.
- 우리는 무조건적인 사랑을 주고받아야 해요.urineun mujogeonjeogin sarangeul jugobataya haeyo.We should give and receive unconditional love.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just watched.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그 영화 정말 감동적이었어.geu yeonghwa jeongmal gamdongjeogieosseo.That movie was really touching.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아, 무조건적인 사랑을 보여줬거든.maja, mujogeonjeogin sarangeul boyeojwotgeodeun.Right, it showed unconditional love.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 너도 그렇게 느꼈니?minji neodo geureoke neukgyeotni?Did you feel that way too, Minji?
- 민지 Min-ji응, 정말 아름다운 이야기였어.eung, jeongmal areumdaun iyagiyeosseo.Yes, it was a truly beautiful story.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 사랑, CC BY-SA 4.0.
