Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"You" in Korean: 당신
당신dangsin
Note: Often omit you or use a name/title; 당신 is not a general polite form of address.
You in Korean is 당신 (dangsin). 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
You: starting the exchange
당신을 사랑해요.dangsineul saranghaeyo.
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How to pronounce 당신
Say it
dangsin
/taŋsin/
당신 is read dangsin. In 당신은 어떻게 생각해요?, read the full phrase as dangsineun eotteoke saenggakaeyo?.
"You" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 당신dangsin | You The inventory form for you. | The inventory form for you. |
| 당신은 어떻게 생각해요?dangsineun eotteoke saenggakaeyo? | what do you think? 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun. | 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun. |
How to use 당신 in real life
- 1You: starting the exchange
당신을 사랑해요.
dangsineul saranghaeyo.
I love you.
당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
- 2You: adding useful context
당신의 선택은 무엇인가요?
dangsinui seontaegeun mueosingayo?
What is your choice? (written/formal)
This sentence places 당신 in a complete exchange.
- 3You: a different conversation
이 시에서 당신은 누구예요?
i sieseo dangsineun nuguyeyo?
Who is you in this poem?
This sentence places 당신 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 당신
Incorrect: 당신, 이름이 뭐예요?
Correct: 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
When practicing you, when politely asking a stranger’s name, direct 당신 can sound confrontational; use the respectful name question without the pronoun.
Incorrect: 당신을 이름은 뭐예요?
Correct: 당신의 이름은 뭐예요?
When practicing you, in a written or appropriate context using 당신, possession takes 의, not the object particle 을.
Good to know
당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 당신
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
당신을 사랑해요.
dangsineul saranghaeyo.
I love you.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
당신의 선택은 무엇인가요?
dangsinui seontaegeun mueosingayo?
What is your choice? (written/formal)
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 "You" in Korean
What does 당신 mean?
You in Korean is 당신 (dangsin). 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
When should I say 당신은 어떻게 생각해요??
당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
How does 당신은 어떻게 생각해요? differ from the basic expression?
당신은 어떻게 생각해요? means “what do you think?”. 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
Can I use 당신 in a full sentence?
당신을 사랑해요. means “I love you.” 당신 is not a universal polite you; ordinary conversation often uses a name or title, or omits the pronoun.
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