Korean Dictionary
How to say “Longing” in Korean
그리워하다
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Usage & Context
Expresses deep yearning for someone or something absent. Tied to the Korean concept of 한 (deep emotional longing). 보고 싶다 (I miss you/I want to see you) is the most common everyday expression of longing in Korean.
Example Sentence
고향을 너무 그리워해요.
I long for my hometown so much.
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