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How to Talk to Your Partner in Korean
Love is a beautiful thing. And it’s even more beautiful if you can express it in Korean. Whether you’re on a date, or you’ve been dating your Korean sweetheart for a while, you should always try to show them how much they mean to you. Luckily, the best way to do that is to master a few cute Korean phrases. Use this the phrases in the post to enhance your vocabulary, and woo your date in Korean.
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Cute Korean Phrases
“Aegyo” is a cute display of affection in Korea. Understanding “cute” and its role in roman is vital to Korean dating culture. If your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to be “aegyo” with you, you’ll need more than the Korean word for love. You’ll need an entire vocabulary list of cute Korean phrases.Use the words below to express your love and get all kinds of cute in Korean.
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
You are handsome! | 잘 생겼어요! | jal saenggyeosseoyo! |
You are pretty! | 예쁘네요! | yeppeuneyo! |
You are charming! | 매력적이네요! | maeryeokjeogineyo! |
You are so cute! | 너무 귀여워요! | neomu gwiyeowoyo! |
You are incredible | 대단해요! | daedanhaeyo! |
You look great! | 멋지네요! | meotjineyo! |
You are the woman of my dreams | 내가 꿈꾸던 여자예요 | naega kkumkkudeon yeojayeyo |
You are the man of my dreams | 내가 꿈꾸던 남자예요 | naega kkumkkudeon namjayeyo |
You make a good first impression! | 첫 인상이 좋네요! | cheot insangi jonneyo! |
You are so sweet! | 정말 친절하네요! | jeongmal chinjeolhaneyo! |
I like you | 너를 좋아해 | Neo-reul Joa-hae |
I’ve got a crush on you | 너에게 반했어 | Neo-ege banhaesseo |
Everything alright? | 별일 없지? | Byeolil eobji? |
I love you more than anything | 당신을 그 어떤 것보다도 더 사랑해요 | Dangshin-eul geu eotteon geot bodado deo saranghaeyo |
Everything alright? | 별일 없지? | Byeolil eobji? |
I think of you as more than a friend | 나는 너를 친구 이상으로 생각해 | Naneun neoreul chingu isangeuro saengakhae |
Will you be my Valentine(girlfriend or boyfriend)? | 나랑 사귈래? | Narang saguillae? |
I Love you | 사랑해 | Sarang-hae |
Can I hug you? | 안아도 돼? | Anado dwe? |
Can I Kiss you? | 키스해도 돼? | Kiss-haedo dwe? |
I miss you | 보고 싶어 | Bogo Sipheo |
Stay here with me | 내 곁에 있어줘 | Nae gyeote isseo jweo |
I love you to death | 죽을 만큼 사랑해 | Chugeul mankeum saranghae |
I’m yours | 난 네꺼야 | Nan Ne-kkeoya |
Your make-up looks nice | 화장 잘 받았다 | hwa-jang-jal-ba-jut-dah |
Will you marry me? | 나랑 결혼할래? | Narang gyeor-hon hallae? |
Come closer | 더 가까이 와요 | deo gakka-i wayo |
I love you to the moon and back | 하늘만큼 땅만큼 사랑해 | Haneul mankeum tang mankeum saranghae |
How to Refer to Your Significant Other in Korean
How do you call your boyfriend or girlfriend in a cute way in Korean? If he or she is of the same age, then you can call them by name. You may use “오빠 – Oppa” (to older boyfriend) or “누나 – Nuna” (to older girlfriend) when you are in love with someone older than you. And if you feel love, then you can use “여보 – yeobo” (honey) or “자기야 – Jagiya” (darling).
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
Boyfriend | 남자친구 | Namja-chingu |
Girlfriend | 여자친구 | Yeoja-chingu |
Date(romantic) | 데이트 | De-i-t |
Blind date | 소개팅 | Sogaeting |
You are beautiful | 예뻐요 | Yeppeoyo |
You are handsome | 잘 생겼어요 | Jal saengyeo-sseoyo |
Engagement | 약혼 | Yakhon |
Marriage | 결혼 | Kyeor-hon |
Affectionate Korean Love Phrases
When you’re in the mood to let that special someone know that you care about them, you need to start thinking more outside of the box. These affectionate Korean love phrase really help illustrate how much you care the love in your life.
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
You mean so much to me | 당신은 나에게 무척 소중해요 | Dangsineun naege mucheok sojunghaeyo |
You make me want to be a better man | 당신 덕분에 난 더 좋은 사람이 되고 싶어졌어요 | Dangsin deokbune nan deo joeun sarami doego sipeojyeoseoyo |
You are my sunshine, my love | 내 사랑 당신은 내 행복의 근원이에요 | Nae sarang dangsineun nae haengbogui geunwonieyo |
Words can’t describe my love for you | 말은 당신을 위한 내 사랑을 설명 할 수 없습니다 | Mareun dangsineul wihan nae sarangeul seolmyeong hal su eopseumnida |
We were meant to be together | 우리는 천생연분이야 | Urineun cheonsaengyeonbuniya |
Cute Korean Phrases to Show Your Love
Sometimes you just want to show someone you care. These expressions are in 반말 (banmal) language because they are likely to be used with a partner or someone close to you. They’re sure to warm your partner or close friend’s heart. And, yes. It’s time to drop the L-Bomb in Korean!
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
I miss you | 보고 싶어 | bogo sipeo |
I like you | 좋아해 | joahae |
I like you a lot | 많이 좋아해 | mani joahae |
I want to see you | 보고 싶어 | bogo sipeo |
I love you | 사랑해 | saranghae |
I love you a lot | 많이 사랑해 | mani saranghae |
I love you too | 나도 사랑해 | nado saranghae |
Give me a hug! | 안아 줘! | ana jwo! |
I want to hug you | 안아주고 싶어 | anajugo sipeo |
I will give you a hug | 안아줄게 | anajulge |
I want to kiss you | 뽀뽀하고 싶어 | ppoppohago sipeo |
Kiss me please | 뽀뽀해 줘 | ppoppohae jwo |
I want to be with you | 같이 있고 싶어 | gachi itgo sipeo |
I miss your smile | 미소가 정말 그리워 | misoga jeongmal geuriwo |
I would like to spend more time with you | 너랑 더 오래 같이 있고 싶어 | neorang deo orae gachi itgo sipeo |
Heart-to-Heart Korean Expressions
Sometimes, you just gotta put it all out there, especially when the L-Word just doesn’t cut it anymore. These phrases will help you tell that special someone just how much you care. Just be careful with the last one…
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
It was love at first sight | 첫눈에 반했어 | cheonnune banhaesseo |
I’m touched | 감동 받았어 | gamdong badasseo |
I love you with all my heart | 진심으로 사랑해 | jinsimeuro saranghae |
I love you more than you know | 생각하고 있는 것 이상으로 사랑해 | saenggakago inneun geot isangeuro saranghae |
I love you more than words can express | 말로 표현할 수 없을 만큼 사랑해 | mallo pyohyeonhal su eopseul mankeum saranghae |
I love you more and more everyday | 시간이 지날수록 더 사랑해 | sigani jinalsurok deo saranghae |
You don’t know how much I love you | 내가 얼마나 사랑하는지 모를 거야 | naega eolmana saranghaneunji moreul geoya |
I’m crazy about you | 너에게 반했어 | neoege banhaesseo |
I’m yours | 나는 니꺼야 | naneun nikkeoya |
We’re a match made in heaven | 우리는 천생연분이야 | urineun cheonsaengyeonbuniya |
Let’s get married | 나랑 결혼 해줘 | narang gyeolhon haejwo |
Korean Love Words
Here’s a list of common words that you’ll hear in Korean dating, from cute words to serious lifelong commitments. This vocabulary will be extremely useful when you’re dating in Korea.
English | Korean (한국어) | Romanization |
baby | 자기 | jagi |
honey | 여보 | yeobo |
secret crush | 짝사랑 | jjaksarang |
couple | 커플 | keopeul |
kiss (quick peck) | 뽀뽀 | ppoppo |
kiss | 키스 | kiseu |
blind date for marriage | 맞선 | matseon |
group date | 미팅 | miting |
lover | 연인 | yeonin |
love | 사랑 | sarang |
boyfriend or girlfriend | 애인 | aein |
engagement | 약혼 | yakon |
remarriage | 재혼 | jaehon |
Learn Korean for more Cute Phrases
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