English–Korean

“love” in Korean

Korean

Also사랑하다 (saranghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsarang

Example

나는 사랑을 고백했어.na neun sa rang eul ko bae kae sseo

I confessed my love.

Illustration for 사랑 (love)

How to say “love” in Korean

“Love” in Korean is 사랑 (sarang).

A deep bond that makes someone want to stay close, care for another person, and take responsibility for their well-being.

Full entry for 사랑: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 사랑

갑자기 사랑에 빠졌어.kap jja gi sa rang e ppa jeo sseo

I suddenly fell in love.

Tips for using 사랑

  • English speakers may use love casually for food or hobbies, whereas this word often sounds more personal and emotionally serious when used about people.

Other Korean words for “love”

나는 가족을 사랑해요.na neun ka jo geul sa rang hae yo

I love my family.

“love” in other languages