Kapanlagi.com - In recent years, Korean culture has become increasingly global with the rising popularity of K-Pop music and dramas. Many people have started to become interested in learning Korean culture, especially its language. Various Korean words and terms are becoming popular, for example, saranghae which often appears in K-pop song lyrics or in drama dialogues. So, what is the true meaning of saranghae?
The meaning of saranghae, generally known as an expression of love or affection in Korean. This word can easily be found in song lyrics or romantic dialogues. However, in the Korean language, there are still various versions of expressions of love that have the same meaning as saranghae. The variation of expressions of love should be used according to the situation.
Curious about the various variations of saranghae expressions? Compiled from various sources, here is an in-depth review of the true meaning of saranghae and its variations.
1. Meaning of Saranghae
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As mentioned earlier, the meaning of saranghae is often interpreted as an expression of love. In short, the meaning of saranghae is 'I love you'. Since the popularity of K-pop music and Korean dramas, the expression of love 'saranghae' has become increasingly popular. It can even be said that 'saranghae' is now as popular as the expression 'I love you' in English.
Usually, the expression saranghae is used in romantic dialogues between lovers. However, it is not uncommon for saranghae to be expressed to describe feelings of love towards parents, children, siblings, friends, or other beloved figures.
2. Various Versions of Saranghae
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In the Korean language, saranghae is actually just one of many expressions of love. Yes, besides saranghae, there are several other ways to express love for a partner or other beloved figures. Although they have the same meaning as the meaning of saranghae, these variations of expressions also need to be known. Because the usage of these variations of saranghae depends greatly on the situation and context.
Here are some variations of the expression saranghae:
1. Saranghaeyo
Saranghaeyo is also commonly used to express love in Korean dramas. It can be used not only for lovers or boyfriends/girlfriends, but also as an expression of affection for friends or closest companions.
2. Saranghaeng
The expression saranghaeng can be a way to express feelings of love for a partner in an adorable manner. With the expression saranghaeng, you can show the cute or aegyo side to your partner. Sometimes, saranghaeng is also used for teasing.
3. Saranghanda
Saranghanda can also be a choice of expression of love in the Korean language. However, saranghanda is rarely used. This variation often appears in written form, such as in love letters or poems.
4. Saranghamnida
Saranghamnida can be used to express feelings of love in a formal setting. In movies, dramas, or songs, this variation may be rarely used. However, this expression can be very suitable for direct use, especially when directed to a group of people at once.
3. How to Respond to the Expression Saranghae
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After knowing the meaning of saranghae, now we can understand how beautiful and romantic this word is. So, how about responding to expressions of love like the ones above? It turns out, there is a special word that can be used for that. The appropriate phrase to respond to the expression saranghae is nado saranghae. In Indonesian, the meaning of nado saranghae is 'I also love you'.
4. Romantic Expressions Besides Saranghae
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Besides saranghae and its variations, as well as nado saranghae, there are still many romantic expressions in the Korean language. These various romantic expressions may have often been encountered in drama dialogues or song lyrics. However, due to their fast pronunciation, you may have difficulty in understanding the sound and correct way of writing them.
As reported by ngasakorea.com, here are some romantic expressions in the Korean language that have a meaning just as beautiful as saranghae:
1. Bogo sipeoyo (I miss you or I want to see you)
2. Niga geuriwoyo (I long for you)
3. Nae ape neoman boyeoyo (In front of me, I only see you)
4. Geudaega nareul seontaekhaeseo gomawoyo (Thank you for choosing me)
5. I will never forget you (Sampai kapan pun aku tak bisa melupakanmu)
6. I always think of you (Aku selalu memikirkanmu)
7. I only wait for you (Hanya kamu seorang yang kunantikan)
8. Because of you, I am happy (Karena kamu aku bahagia)
9. I don't want anyone else (Tiada siapa pun yang ku inginkan selain dirimu)
10. I will wait for you (Aku akan menunggumu)
11. I will protect you (Aku akan menjagamu atau Aku akan ada di sisimu)
12. We are more than just friends (Daripada sebatas teman, aku ingin kita menjadi sepasang kekasih)
13. Will you be my girlfriend? (Maukah kamu jadi pacarku?)
14. Will you marry me? (Maukah kamu menikah denganku?)
Those are some explanations about the meaning of saranghae and various romantic expressions in Korean language. Hope it's useful!
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.