I miss you in korean
The Korean expression for the sentence "I miss you" is translated as I miss you and can be applied in various ways depending on the situation and relationship.
In this article, we will study similar Korean expressions for "I miss you" and how to convey emotions using them.
I miss you
Korean expressions
보고싶어 bo go sip e (informal)
Usage:
Used with close friends, family, or loved ones in casual conversations.
보고 싶어요 bo go sip e yo (formal)
Usage:
Used in everyday conversations to express long in a polite and friendly tone.
Word Analysis
I
Translation: 나 na (casual), 저 jeo (formal)
Meaning: The subject pronoun used by the speaker
Miss
Translation: 보고 싶다 ( bo go sip da ), 그리워하다 ( geu li wo hada )
I want to see you
보다 bo da (to see) + 싶다 sip da (to want).
Literally translates to I want to see you, expressing the desire to meet someone.
Meaning: To feel the absence of someone, something, or a place emotionally.
You
Translation: 너 neo (casual), 당신 dang sin (formal)
Meaning: Refers to the person being addressed.
Similar Example Sentences
I miss my mom.
엄마가 보고 싶어.
eom ma ga bogo sip-eo.
엄마 (eom ma) mom.
I miss my dad.
아빠가 보고 싶어.
ap pa ga bogo sip-eo.
아빠 (ap pa) appa
I miss my dog.
강아지가 보고 싶어.
gang-a ji ga bogo sip-eo.
강아지( gang-a ji ) dog
I miss my friend.
친구가 보고 싶어.
chin gu ga bogo sip-eo.
친구 (chin gu) friend.
I miss my family.
가족이 보고 싶어.
ga jog-i bogo sip-eo.
가족 (ga jog) family.
I miss my teacher.
선생님이 보고 싶어.
seon saeng nim-i bogo sip-eo.
선생님 (seon saeng nim) teacher.
Alternative Ways to Say I Miss You
Alternative Ways to Say I Miss You
(1) I really want to meet you. I really want to meet you.
(neo mu man na go sip-eo yo)
Meaning: Conveys a similar feeling but emphasizes the desire to meet the person.
Example:
I really want to meet my friends.
(chin gu deul neo mu man na go sip-eoyo)
(2)I keep thinking of you.
(ne omu saeng-gag na yo)
Meaning: Highlights the frequent thoughts about the person, implying longing.
Example:
I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.
(yo jeum neo man h-i saeng-gag na)
Conclusion
The phrase I miss you is expressed in a variety of situations and nuances in Korean.
Choose the appropriate expression by considering your relationship with the other person, your feelings, and the situation.
Sentences to practice:
Formal : 보고 싶어요
Informal: 보고 싶어
I hope your Korean expressions of emotions will be conveyed more naturally and deeply!