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How to say “Boyfriend” in Korean

남자친구

Namjachingu

BeginnerRelationships

Usage & Context

Literally means 'male friend.' Often shortened to '남친 (namchin)' in casual speech. Korean dating culture has unique terms like '썸 (sseom)' for the flirting stage.

Example Sentence

남자친구 있어요?

Do you have a boyfriend?

More Relationships Words

친구

Friend

가족

Family

여자친구

Girlfriend

형

Older brother (said by male)

오빠

Older brother (said by female)

언니

Older sister (said by female)

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How to Say I Love You in Korean

To say "I love you" in Korean, say "사랑해" (saranghae) in casual speech to someone close to you, or "사랑해요" (saranghaeyo) for a polite version. The most formal form is "사랑합니다" (saranghamnida), often used in dramatic declarations or to parents and elders.

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