Love · Korean
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Korean · 한국어
Translation
보고 싶어
Romanization
Bogo sipeo
Pronunciation
boh-go shee-paw
When to use it
Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
보고 싶어 — a direct line you might say privately to a partner for "i miss you".
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FAQ
You say "보고 싶어" in Korean. The romanized form is "Bogo sipeo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "boh-go shee-paw".
This entry is marked as casual. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "boh-go shee-paw" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Bogo sipeo".
Use this with someone you are emotionally close to. It can feel intimate, so avoid using it too early with strangers. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.