How to say “I love you too” in Korean
- 나도 사랑해nado saranghae
I love you too
"I love you too" in Korean is 나도 사랑해 (nado saranghae). 나도 means "me too", so you are literally saying "I also love (you)". To be polite, say 저도 사랑해요 (jeodo saranghaeyo).
Ways to say it
| Korean | Level | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 나도 사랑해 nado saranghae | Casual | The natural reply to a partner, close friend or younger family member. |
| 저도 사랑해요 jeodo saranghaeyo | Polite | Polite. 저 (jeo) is the humble word for "I". Good for parents-in-law, grandparents or older relatives. |
| 저도 사랑합니다 jeodo saranghamnida | Formal | Formal. You will hear idols say this back to fans. |
| 나도 많이 사랑해 nado mani saranghae | Casual | "I love you a lot too." Warmer than the basic reply. |
| 나도 nado | Casual | Just "Me too." Very common as a quick, sweet reply between couples. |
Examples
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Replying to a partner's good night text
Replying to Grandma
Hugging a partner at the airport
Tips
The small word 도 (do) means "too" or "also" and sticks to the word before it. 나도 is "me too" and 저도 is the polite "me too".
Match the other person's politeness. If they said 사랑해, answer 나도 사랑해. If they said 사랑해요, answer 저도 사랑해요.
More on 나도 in our Korean phrase guides.
Questions learners ask
What does nado saranghae mean?
나도 사랑해 (nado saranghae) means "I love you too" in casual Korean.
Can I just say nado?
Yes. Between people who are close, 나도 (nado, "me too") on its own is a natural reply to 사랑해.