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사랑

sarang
noun★Beginner
formalinformal

Love; affection or deep emotional attachment to someone or something

나는 가족을 사랑합니다.

I love my family.

사랑은 모든 것을 이길 수 있다.

Love can conquer all.

💡

Can refer to romantic love, familial love, or deep affection in general.

Collocations

사랑하다to love사랑의 메시지message of love사랑의 표현expression of love

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

사랑에 빠지다phrase
to fall in love
사랑의 신phrase
Cupid (mythological figure of love)

💡Pro Tip

Romantic vs. General Use

While '사랑' can mean romantic love, it is also commonly used for familial or platonic love. Context usually clarifies the meaning.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness in Expressions

When expressing love to someone older or in a formal setting, use '사랑합니다' instead of the casual '사랑해'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Middle Korean '사랑' (sarang), meaning 'love' or 'affection'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in both formal and informal contexts, but can be intensified with '진심으로' (truly) or '무조건적으로' (unconditionally).

Word Breakdown

사
to love
root
+
랑
suffix indicating a state or condition
suffix
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026KO → EN

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