How to say “I love you” in Korean
The most common way to say “i love you” in Korean. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
사랑해요
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Korean
안녕하세요, 사랑해요
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Korean?
"I love you" in Korean is "사랑해요". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "사랑해요" written in Korean?
Korean uses the Hangul (Korean alphabet), an alphabet. "사랑해요" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "사랑해요" in Korean?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "사랑해요" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "사랑해요" mean in English?
"사랑해요" is the Korean way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Korean?
Many languages — including Korean — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "사랑해요" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Korean spoken?
Korean is spoken by an estimated 77 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Korean dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Korean dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "사랑해요" or any other Korean text.