뽀뽀해줘
ppopohaejwo
The English phrase "want a kiss" is translated into Korean as 뽀뽀해줘 (ppopohaejwo).
This phrase is a request for a kiss that is often used in an affectionate or cute way. The term 뽀뽀 refers to a light, cute or affectionate peck, which makes the phrase sound playful rather than a serious demand. In contrast, if you are referring to a more passionate or formal kiss, you would use the word 키스.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 뽀뽀해줘 is composed of 뽀뽀, meaning a light kiss and 해줘, which means "do for me". Literally, it means "do a kiss for me".
Which one should you use?
While 뽀뽀해줘 is a cute request for a light peck, you can use the expression 키스 하고 싶어 to state that you want a kiss (using the word 키스) in a more direct, informal way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
It is appropriate to use this between close partners, friends or when speaking to someone younger. To make the request more polite, you can add the ending -요 to get 뽀뽀해줘요.
How does it change in a sentence?
To transition from the informal 뽀뽀해줘 to a more polite version, you can add the polite ending -요 to create 뽀뽀해줘요.
How do you pronounce it?
ppopohaejwo
Did you know?
- The term 뽀뽀 is frequently used in 'Aegyo' culture, where people use exaggerated cuteness to get what they want, making 뽀뽀해줘 a tool for social charm rather than just a request.
- While 뽀뽀 is used for romantic partners, it is also the standard word used when parents or grandparents kiss children on the cheek.
- In Korea, the sound of the word 뽀뽀 (ppopo) is often associated with the repetitive, rhythmic sounds of a light peck, mimicking the sound of the action itself.
Examples in context
- 나랑 키스 하고 싶어?Do you want to kiss me?
- 나 뽀뽀해줘.na ppoppohaejwo.Give me a kiss.
- 자기야, 뽀뽀해줘!jagiya, ppoppohaejwo!Honey, give me a kiss!
- 지금 뽀뽀해줘.jigeum ppoppohaejwo.Give me a kiss right now.
Example conversation
A couple is sitting on a park bench at night.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈아, 나 뽀뽀해줘.subina, na ppoppohaejwo.Subin, give me a kiss.
- 수빈 Su-bin갑자기 왜 그래?gapjagi wae geurae?Why are you being like this all of a sudden?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그냥 뽀뽀해줘.geunyang ppoppohaejwo.Just give me a kiss.
- 수빈 Su-bin알았어, 도현아.arasseo, dohyeona.Okay, Dohyun.
