How to say “i love you” in Korean

The short answer

사랑해

saranghaesah-rahng-heh

I love you in Korean is 사랑해 (saranghae). Add 요 (yo) to make it polite: 사랑해요 (saranghaeyo).

4 ways to say i love you in Korean

  1. 사랑해

    saranghaesah-rahng-heh

    Means: I love you

    Use it: Partners, close family.

  2. 사랑해요

    saranghaeyosah-rahng-heh-yoh

    Means: I love you (polite)

    Use it: Parents, fans to idols, polite contexts.

  3. 사랑합니다

    saranghamnidasah-rahng-hahm-nee-dah

    Means: I love you (formal)

    Use it: Speeches and formal declarations.

  4. 나도 사랑해

    nado saranghaenah-doh sah-rahng-heh

    Means: I love you too

    Use it: The reply.

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