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"I miss you" in Korean: 보고 싶어요
보고 싶어요bogo sipeoyo
I miss you in Korean is 보고 싶어요 (bogo sipeoyo). 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
I miss you: starting the exchange
가족이 보고 싶어요.gajogi bogo sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 보고 싶어요
Say it
bogo sipeoyo
/poko sipʰʌjo/
보고 싶어요 is read bogo sipeoyo. In 정말 보고 싶어요, read the full phrase as jeongmal bogo sipeoyo.
"I miss you" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 보고 싶어요bogo sipeoyo | I miss you The inventory form for i miss you. | The inventory form for i miss you. |
| 정말 보고 싶어요jeongmal bogo sipeoyo | I really miss you 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person. | 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person. |
How to use 보고 싶어요 in real life
- 1I miss you: starting the exchange
가족이 보고 싶어요.
gajogi bogo sipeoyo.
I miss my family.
보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
- 2I miss you: adding useful context
친구들이 보고 싶어요.
chingudeuri bogo sipeoyo.
I miss my friends.
This sentence places 보고 싶어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I miss you: a different conversation
정말 보고 싶어요. 언제 만날까요?
jeongmal bogo sipeoyo. eonje mannalkkayo?
I really miss you. When shall we meet?
This sentence places 보고 싶어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 보고 싶어요
Incorrect: 가족가 보고 싶어요.
Correct: 가족이 보고 싶어요.
When practicing i miss you, 가족 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 가족이, not 가족가.
Incorrect: 가족이 보고 싶어요이에요.
Correct: 가족이 보고 싶어요.
When practicing i miss you, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 가족이 보고 싶어요.
Good to know
보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 보고 싶어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가족이 보고 싶어요.
gajogi bogo sipeoyo.
I miss my family.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
친구들이 보고 싶어요.
chingudeuri bogo sipeoyo.
I miss my friends.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I miss you" in Korean
What does 보고 싶어요 mean?
I miss you in Korean is 보고 싶어요 (bogo sipeoyo). 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
When should I say 정말 보고 싶어요?
보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
How does 정말 보고 싶어요 differ from the basic expression?
정말 보고 싶어요 means “I really miss you”. 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
Can I use 보고 싶어요 in a full sentence?
가족이 보고 싶어요. means “I miss my family.” 보고 싶어요 literally means want to see; context makes it mean miss someone, while the object can name a person.
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