Korean Love Phrases For Dating & Romance

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Hey there lovebirds!

After seeing our Korean phrase list, many people have been asking for Korean love phrases that they can use when dating Koreans. Here is a list to cover what you need!

The Korean love phrases below can be used for many romantic situations, such as:

  • Blind dates
  • First dates
  • Couples
  • Fiancees
  • Spouses
 

This date is going G-R-E-A-T thanks to Korean love phrases!

In addition to phrases, we’ve also added in plenty of romantic Korean words for you.

These are all updated for 2015, so you can feel confident that you’re using the same words that Korean couples use these days.

1. Two Rules for Korean Love Phrases

i. Only “You”

You’ll notice that in many of the Korean love phrases below, there is often no specific word for “you”. That’s because it’s not used often in the Korean language.

Koreans will use the other person’s name, the other person’s, or omit the pronoun “you” all together.

You may see some phrasebooks that use the term “당신” to explicitly say “you”. That’s ok. However, the problem is that Koreans don’t use this term very often, so it sounds a bit strange. It’s very formal to be using it with Korean love phrases. 

Also, it’s a bit of an outdated term that means “honey”, so it can be confusing!

In the expressions below, you usually don’t need the “you” if it’s clear who the recipient is. If it’s unclear, then you can use add their name or title from part (ii) below.

ii. The Korean Name Game

Koreans use a hierarchical system for referring to each other. It’s embedded in the language in a number of ways, and they consider it an important way of showing respect.

Simply put, Koreans will talk differently to one another depending on the age difference between them and the other people they speak with.

If you are in a relationship with someone older than you, it’s respectful to use the correct title (“오빠” or “누나”). If your significant other is the same age or younger, you may be able to use that person’s name. It depends on your level of closeness.

Here are the rules for using names and titles:

For females:

  • To older men: “오빠” 
    • Example: “사랑해요” —> “오빠 사랑해요”
  • To younger men: His name
    • Example: “사랑해요” —> “민석 사랑해요”

For males:

  • To older women: “누나”
    • Example: “사랑해요” —> “누나 사랑해요”
  • To younger women: Her name
    • Example: “사랑해요” —> “지나 사랑해요”

The rules above will help you correctly use the phrases below. Get practicing so you can shower your significant other with kind words and affection!

 

He loves being called “오빠”!

2. Meeting & Dating Korean Phrases

Maybe you’ve got a first date planned. Or perhaps you’ve been meeting this special some for a few weeks?

Use these phrases to get the ball rolling. They will help you plan the date, all the way up to becoming a couple!

English 한국어 (Korean)
What is your phone number? 핸드폰 번호가 뭐예요?
Let’s talk on KakaoTalk 우리 카카오톡 해요
Do you have time this weekend? 주말에 시간 있어요?
Are you available ________? ________에 시간 있어요?
I’m busy on________ ________에 바빠요
Shall I set you up on a blind date? 소개팅 해줄까요?
Shall we go on a date together? 우리 데이트 할까요?
Shall we get dinner together sometime? 언제 우리 같이 저녁 먹을까요?
Shall we go for a short walk? 잠깐 산책할까요?
That was a great evening 즐거운 저녁이었어요
When shall we meet again? 언제 다시 볼까요?
Will you be my boyfriend/girlfriend? 우리 사귈래요?

3. Kind & Caring Korean Compliments

These expressions will help you express your admiration for your date or significant other. He or she will appreciate your sincerity and kindness!

English 한국어 (Korean)
You are handsome! 잘 생겼어요!
You are charming! 매력적이네요!
You are pretty! 예쁘네요!
You are so cute! 너무 귀여워요!
You are incredible 대단해요!
You look great! 멋지네요!
You are so sweet! 정말 친절하네요!
You make a good first impression! 첫 인상이 좋네요!
You are the man of my dreams 내가 꿈꾸던 남자예요
You are the woman of my dreams 내가 꿈꾸던 여자예요

4. Affectionate Korean Love Phrases

As you get further along with your Korean relationship, you’ll want to explain your feelings. Use the phrases to show your affection.

English 한국어 (Korean)
I miss you 보고 싶어요
I like you 좋아해요
I like you a lot 많이 좋아해요
I want to see you 보고 싶어요
I love you 사랑해요
I love you a lot 많이 사랑해요
I love you too 나도 사랑해요
Give me a hug! 안아 주세요!
I want to hug you 안아주고 싶어요
I will give you a hug 안아줄게요
I want to kiss you 뽀뽀하고 싶어요
Kiss me please 뽀뽀해 주세요
I want to be with you 같이 있고 싶어요
I miss your smile 미소가 정말 그리워요
I would like to spend more time with you <이름>랑 더 오래 같이 있고 싶어요

5. Heart-to-Heart Korean Expressions

As your feelings become stronger, you’ll need the words to communicate those emotions onto your partner. These expressions should help you accomplish just that!

English 한국어 (Korean)
It was love at first sight 첫눈에 반했어요
I’m touched 감동 받았어요
I love you with all my heart 진심으로 사랑해요
I love you more than you know 생각하고 있는 것 이상으로 사랑합니다
I love you more than words can express 말로 표현할 수 없을 만큼 사랑해요
I love you more and more everyday 시간이 지날수록 더 사랑해요
You don’t know how much I love you 내가 얼마나 사랑하는지 모를 것 같아요
I’m crazy about you 너에게 반했어요
I’m yours 나는 니꺼야
We’re a match made in heaven 우리는 천생연분이예요
Let’s get married 나하고 결혼 해주세요

6. Korean Love Words

Here’s a list of common words that you’ll hear in Korean dating, from cute names to serious lifelong commitments.

English 한국어 (Korean)
baby 자기
honey 여보
secret crush 짝사랑
couple 커플
date 데이트
boyfriend 남친
girlfriend 여친
kiss (quick peck) 뽀뽀
kiss 키스
blind date 소개팅
blind date for marriage 맞선
group date 미팅
lover 연인
love 사랑
boyfriend or girlfriend 애인
engagement 약혼
remarriage 재혼

7. Korean Words to Avoid

Some words will brighten your day, and some are bad news. Here are the Korean words that you’ll be better off avoiding.

English 한국어 (Korean)
player 바람둥이
cheat on 바람 피우다
flirt 작업
hit on 헌팅
divorce 이혼
broken heart 실연

8. Korean Fight & Breakup Phrases

In relationships, you have to take the good with the bad. If it wasn’t meant to be, then these Korean breakup phrases will help you make a clean break and move on.

English 한국어 (Korean)
I’m not interested 관심 없어요
Leave me alone 나를 혼자 있게 해주세요
You are not my type 내 스타일 아니에요
Go away! 그냥 가 주세요!
Please stop nagging me! 바가지 좀 긁지 마!
Our relationship was doomed from the start 우리 관계는 처음부터 문제가 있었어요
Let’s break up 이제 해어져요
Want more Korean phrases? Go here for the complete list of “Korean Phrases You Can’t Live Without”!

 

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