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"Love" in Korean: 사랑
사랑sarang
Love in Korean is 사랑 (sarang), the noun. 사랑하다 means to love; 사랑해요 is a polite way to say I love you when the relationship is clear.
A simple sentence
사랑은 중요해요.sarangeun jungyohaeyo.
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How to pronounce 사랑
Say it
sah-rahng
/sa.ɾaŋ/
사랑 has two syllables. The middle ㄹ is a quick flap; the final ㅇ is ng, with no added g release.
"Love" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사랑sarang | love The noun. | The noun. |
| 사랑하다saranghada | to love Dictionary form of the verb. | Dictionary form of the verb. |
| 사랑해요saranghaeyo | I love you / love Polite spoken verb form. | Polite spoken verb form. |
How to use 사랑 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
사랑은 중요해요.
sarangeun jungyohaeyo.
Love is important.
은 marks 사랑 as the topic.
- 2An everyday situation
가족의 사랑을 느껴요.
gajogui sarangeul neukkyeoyo.
I feel my family’s love.
을 marks the noun 사랑 as object.
- 3A useful question
사랑이 뭐예요?
sarangi mwoyeyo?
What is love?
이 follows the consonant-final noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사랑
Incorrect: 사랑가 중요해요.
Correct: 사랑이 중요해요.
Use subject particle 이 after 사랑.
Incorrect: 저는 사랑 당신.
Correct: 사랑해요.
A noun alone is not the verb I love; use a conjugated 사랑하다 form.
Good to know
사랑해요 may express romantic or family love. For liking a food, hobby, or someone in a less intense way, 좋아해요 is often the better choice.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Talk about what matters
Partner
사랑이 중요하다고 생각해요?
sarangi jungyohadago saenggakhaeyo?
Do you think love is important?
You
네, 가족의 사랑이 중요해요.
ne, gajogui sarangi jungyohaeyo.
Yes, my family’s love is important.
Partner
친구도 중요하죠?
chingudo jungyohajyo?
Friends matter too, right?
You
네, 친구도 소중해요.
ne, chingudo sojunghaeyo.
Yes, friends are precious too.
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 "Love" in Korean
Is sarang a noun or a verb?
사랑 is the noun love. 사랑하다 is the corresponding verb.
How do I say I love you?
사랑해요 is a polite expression. Casual 사랑해 fits a close relationship where casual speech is already appropriate.
How is love different from like?
사랑하다 expresses love; 좋아하다 expresses liking. Choose the intensity that fits what you mean.
What is the subject form of sarang?
사랑이 adds the subject particle 이 to the consonant-final noun.
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