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"My love" in Korean: 내 사랑
내 사랑nae sarang
My love in Korean is 내 사랑 (nae sarang). 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
My love: starting the exchange
내 사랑, 잘 지내?nae sarang, jal jinae?
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How to pronounce 내 사랑
Say it
nae sarang
/nɛ saɾaŋ/
내 사랑 is read nae sarang. In 내 사랑에게, read the full phrase as nae sarangege.
"My love" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 내 사랑nae sarang | My love The inventory form for my love. | The inventory form for my love. |
| 내 사랑에게nae sarangege | to my love 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun. | 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun. |
How to use 내 사랑 in real life
- 1My love: starting the exchange
내 사랑, 잘 지내?
nae sarang, jal jinae?
My love, are you doing well?
내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
- 2My love: adding useful context
이 편지는 내 사랑에게 보내요.
i pyeonjineun nae sarangege bonaeyo.
I send this letter to my love.
This sentence places 내 사랑 in a complete exchange.
- 3My love: a different conversation
노래 제목은 내 사랑이에요.
norae jemogeun nae sarangieyo.
The song title is My Love.
This sentence places 내 사랑 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 내 사랑
Incorrect: 노래 제목은 내 사랑예요.
Correct: 노래 제목은 내 사랑이에요.
When practicing my love, after 사랑, use 사랑이에요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 노래 제목은 내 사랑이예요.
Correct: 노래 제목은 내 사랑이에요.
When practicing my love, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 노래 제목은 내 사랑이에요.
Good to know
내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 내 사랑
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
내 사랑, 잘 지내?
nae sarang, jal jinae?
My love, are you doing well?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 편지는 내 사랑에게 보내요.
i pyeonjineun nae sarangege bonaeyo.
I send this letter to my love.
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 "My love" in Korean
What does 내 사랑 mean?
My love in Korean is 내 사랑 (nae sarang). 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
When should I say 내 사랑에게?
내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
How does 내 사랑에게 differ from the basic expression?
내 사랑에게 means “to my love”. 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
Can I use 내 사랑 in a full sentence?
내 사랑, 잘 지내? means “My love, are you doing well?” 내 사랑 is affectionate and can sound poetic; 자기 is another familiar partner address rather than a literal love noun.
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