The simplest way to say "I love you" in Korean is "Saranghae," but there are other phrases you can use to express how you feel. Here are a few that might help you.
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Part 1 of 3: How to Instantly Say I Love You
Step 1. Say "saranghae" or "saranghaeyo" or "sarangmnida"
Use this sentence to say "I love you" in Korean.
- Pronounce the sentence as sah-rahn-gh-aee yoh.
- In Hangul, “saranghae” is written as, and “saranghaeyo” is written as.”
- “Saranghae” is a fairly casual way of saying “I love you”, “saranghaeyo” is a formal way of expressing the same feeling, “sarangmnida” is the most formal way of saying.
Step 2. Say "nee-ga jo-ah
"Use this sentence to say "I like you" to someone in a romantic sense.
- Pronounce the sentence as nae-ga jo-ha.
- To write this expression in Hangul, write.
- Quite literally this expression translates as "I like you." This particular phrase can only be used in a casual setting, however, and only in a romantic context.
Step 3. To express it in a formal way use "dang-shin-ee jo-ah-yo
"This expression can also be used to say "I like you" in a romantic sense.
- Pronounce the sentence as dahng-shin-ee joh-ah-yoh.
- This expression is written in Hangul as,.
- This sentence has a similar meaning to "I like you," but is specifically used to show respect or a higher degree of formality. This sentence can also only be used in a romantic context.
Part 2 of 3: Other Expressions of Love
Step 1. Say "dang-shin-upsshi motsal-ah-yo
This sentence is a formal way of expressing how much you need that person in your life.
- Pronounce the sentence as dahng-shin-ups-shee moht-sahl-ah-yoh.
- Translated more or less, this sentence means "I can't live without you."
- In Hangul, this sentence is written as,.
- A more casual way of saying this is "nuh-upsshi motsarah," or 못살아.
Step 2. Say, "nuh-bak-eh upss-uh" to your special person
Use this sentence to express to someone that he or she is second to none.
- Pronounce this expression as noh-bahk-eh ohps-oh.
- A rough translation of this sentence is, "There is no one but you"
- To write this expression in Hangul, write.
- A more formal way of expressing the same feeling is, ““dang-shin-bak-eh opss-oh-yo,” or.
Step 3. Say "gatchi itgo shipuh" firmly
This simple sentence lets the other person know that you want to have a romantic relationship with him.
- Pronounce the sentence as gaht-chee it-goh shi-puh.
- Translated directly, this sentence means "I want to be with you"
- In Hangul letters this expression is written as, 싶어.
- To make this statement more formal, say "gatchi itgo shipuhyo," or.
Step 4. Ask someone to be your lover with "na-rang sa-gweel-lae?
This sentence is the standard question to use when you want to date someone.
- Pronounce the sentence as nah-rahng sah-gweel-laee.
- It more or less translates to "Will you be my lover?"
- Write this expression in Hangul as, ?
- If you want to ask this in a more normal way, say, "juh-rang sa-gweel-lae-yo?" or ?
Step 5. To apply for marriage use "na-rang gyul-hon-hae joo-lae?
If you are in a serious relationship and want to ask your partner to marry you, this is what you should say.
- Pronounce the sentence as nah-rahng ge-yool-hohn-haee joo-laee.
- This sentence more or less means "Will you marry me?"
- Write this sentence in Hangul as, ?
- A more formal way to propose is with the question, "juh-rang gyul-hon-hae joo-lae-yo?" or ?
Part 3 of 3: Related Phrases
Step 1. Say "bo-go-shi-peo-yo" to someone
Use this expression to express your longing for someone.
- Pronounce the sentence as boh-goh-shi-poh-yoh.
- A more literal way of translating this sentence means "I want to meet you"
- In Hangul, this sentence is written as,.”
- A more casual way of expressing the same feeling is to remove the "yo" or from the end of the sentence.
Step 2. Say, "ah-reum-da-wo" to a girl
This phrase is a great way to compliment a girl or woman you like.
- Pronounce this sentence as ah-ree-um-dah-woh.
- This sentence more or less means, "You are beautiful."
- To write this expression in Hangul, write.
Step 3. Say, "neun-jal saeng-gingeoya" to a man
This phrase is a great way to compliment a guy you like.
- Pronounce this sentence as nee-oon-jahl saeeng-gin-gee-oh-yah.
- This sentence more or less means, "You are handsome."
- This sentence is written in Hangul as, 잘 생긴거.
Step 4. Jokingly say, "Choo-wo, Ahn-ah-jwo
Use this phrase when you want to hug your loved one.
- Pronounce this sentence as chu-woh ahn-ah-jwoh.
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Translated directly, this sentence means "I'm cold. Hug me!"
- "Choo-wo" means "I'm cold."
- "Ahn-ah-jwo!" means "Hug me!"
- Write this expression in Hangul as,. !
Step 5. Keep someone by your side by saying "narang gatchi eessuh
This sentence should be used when you want to prevent someone from coming home or leaving you while having a romantic evening.
- Translated directly, this sentence means "Stay with me."
- Write this expression in Hangul as 있어.
