What does 내 사랑 (nae sarang) mean?
- 내 사랑nae sarang
My love
Casual: friends and people younger than you
내 사랑 (nae sarang) means "my love" in Korean. People use it as a sweet name for a partner, and parents and grandparents say it to children and even pets.
Where it comes from
내 (nae) means "my," and 사랑 (sarang) means "love." Like in English, it can name the feeling or the person you love.
How to use 내 사랑
It is affectionate and a little cheesy, the same as "my love" in English. It works well in texts, cards and sleepy good nights.
Parents often say 우리 딸 내 사랑 or 우리 아들 내 사랑 ("my daughter, my love") in birthday messages.
In songs and poems you may see 내 사랑아, with the calling ending 아, which sounds old-fashioned and dramatic.
Examples
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A good night text to a partner
Calling out to a partner leaving the room
A birthday message to a child
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 내 사랑아 | O my love | Poetic, dramatic way of calling someone. |
| 우리 사랑 | Our love | Used for a couple's relationship. |
| 사랑해 내 사랑 | I love you, my love | Common in texts and cards. |
Questions learners ask
Is nae sarang romantic only?
No. It is used for partners, but parents and grandparents also call children 내 사랑.
What is the difference between nae sarang and jagiya?
자기야 is the everyday "honey" couples call each other. 내 사랑 is sweeter and a bit more dramatic, so it shows up more in messages and special moments.