The simplest way to say "I love you" in Korean is "saranghae", but there are also other expressions that can be helpful in expressing your feelings. Below you can find the most common.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Direct Ways to Say "I Love You"
Step 1. Say "saranghae" or "saranghaeyo
"Use this phrase to say" I love you "in Korean.
- Say the sentence like this: sah-rahn-gh-aee yoh.
- In Hangŭl "saranghae" is written 사랑해 and "saranghaeyo" 사랑 해요.
- “Saranghae” is an informal phrase, while “saranghaeyo” is used when you want to give something of her.
Step 2. Say "nee-ga jo-ah"
Use this phrase to say "I like you" to someone in a romantic sense.
- Say the sentence like this: nee-gah joh-ah.
- In hangŭl it is written 네가 좋아.
- The phrase roughly translates to "I like you". This expression is used in informal situations and only to express a loving feeling.
Step 3. Use the formal expression "dang-shin-ee jo-ah-yo"
This phrase is also used to say "I like you" in a romantic sense.
- Say the sentence like this: dahng-shin-ee joh-ah-yoh.
- In hangŭl it is written 당신 이 좋아요.
- The phrase roughly translates to "I like you". This expression is used in formal situations to indicate greater respect towards the listener and only to express a loving feeling.
Method 2 of 3: Other Phrases to Express Feelings
Step 1. Say "dang-shin-upsshi motsal-ah-yo"
This is a formal expression to express how much you need a person to live.
- Say the sentence like this: dahng-shin-ups-shee moht-sahl-ah-yoh.
- The phrase roughly translates to "I can't live without you".
- In hangŭl it is written 당신 없이 못 살아요.
- A more informal way of saying the same thing would be: "nuh-upsshi motsarah", or 너 없이 못 살아.
Step 2. Let someone special know that "nuh-bak-eh upss-uh"
Use this phrase to tell a person that they are unique in the world.
- Say the sentence like this: nuh-bahk-eh uhps-uh.
- The phrase roughly translates to "There is no one like you".
- In hangŭl it is written 너 밖에 없어.
- A more formal way of saying the same thing would be: "dang-shin-bak-eh upss-uh-yo", or 당신 밖에 없어요.
Step 3. Clearly say "gatchi itgo shipuh"
This sentence makes the other person understand that you want to be romantically linked to him / her.
- Say the sentence like this: gaht-chee it-goh shi-puh.
- The phrase translates to "I want to be with you".
- In hangŭl it is written 같이 있고 싶어.
- To make the expression more formal use: "gatchi itgo shipuhyo", or 같이 있고 싶어요.
Step 4. Ask someone out by saying:
"na-rang sa-gweel-lae?" This is the standard phrase when you want to ask for a date.
- Say the question like this: nah-rahng sah-gweel-laee.
- The phrase roughly translates to "Will you go out with me?"
- Do you write 나랑 사귈래 in hangŭl?
- If you want to ask the same thing more formally use: "juh-rang sa-gweel-lae-yo?" or 저랑 사귈 래요?
Step 5. Ask for the hand with "na-rang gyul-hon-hae joo-lae?
If the relationship is well established and you want to ask the big question, this is the phrase to use.
- Say the question like this: nah-rahng ge-yool-hohn-haee joo-laee.
- The phrase means more or less: "Do you want to marry me?"
- Do you write 나랑 결혼 해 줄래 in hangŭl?
- If you want to ask for the hand in a more formal way use: "juh-rang gyul-hon-hae joo-lae-yo?" or 저랑 결혼 해 줄래요?
Method 3 of 3: Linked Phrases
Step 1. Tell someone "bo-go-shi-peo-yo"
Use this phrase to tell someone you miss them.
- Say the question like this: boh-goh-shi-pe-oh-yoh.
- Literally the phrase translates to "I want to see you".
- In hangŭl it is written 보고 싶어요.
- To say the same thing in a less formal way, remove the "yo" or 요 at the end of the sentence.
Step 2. Let a girl know that "ah-reum-da-wo"
This phrase is used to compliment a girl or woman you like.
- Say the sentence like this: ah-ree-oom-dah-woh.
- This phrase means "You are beautiful".
- In hangŭl it is written 아름다워.
Step 3. Let a boy know that "neun-jal saeng-gingeoya"
This phrase is used to compliment a guy or man you like.
- Say the sentence like this: nee-oon-jahl saeeng-gin-gee-oh-yah.
- This phrase means "You are beautiful".
- In hangŭl it is written 는 잘 생긴거.
Step 4. Jokingly say "Choo-wo
Ahn-ah-jwo! Use this expression when you want to hug someone you love.
- Say the sentence like this: choo-woh ahn-ah-jwoh.
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Literally the phrase translates as: "I'm cold. Hug me!"
- "Choo-wo" means "I'm cold".
- "Ahn-ah-jwo!" means "Hug me!"
- In hangŭl it is written 추워. 안아줘!
Step 5. Make sure someone doesn't walk away by saying:
"narang gatchi eessuh". This phrase is used when you want to stop someone from going away or home and leaving you alone.
- Literally the phrase translates to "Stay with me".
- In hangŭl it is written 나랑 같이 있어.
