What does 사귀자 (sagwija) mean?
- 사귀자sagwija
Let's go out (date)
Casual: friends and people younger than you
사귀자 (sagwija) means "let's go out" or "be my boyfriend/girlfriend" in Korean. It is the casual, direct way to ask someone to date you, often said right after a 고백 (confession).
Where it comes from
It comes from 사귀다 (sagwida), "to date" or "to get to know someone closely," plus -자 (-ja), which means "let's." So 사귀자 is literally "let's date."
How to use 사귀자
In Korea, dating usually becomes official with a clear question like 사귀자 or 나랑 사귈래? ("Will you go out with me?"). Many couples count their anniversaries from the day one of them said it.
It is casual, so it is for people your age or younger, or people you are already close to. A softer, polite version is 저랑 사귈래요?
사귀다 also means making friends, as in 친구를 사귀다, "to make a friend." Context tells you which one it is.
Examples
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Asking a crush out
Making it official after a date
After you both admit your feelings
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 나랑 사귈래? | Will you go out with me? | Casual question; softer than 사귀자. |
| 우리 사귀어요 | We're dating | Polite statement. |
| 사귀는 사람 있어? | Are you seeing anyone? | Casual question. |
| 사귀다 | To date; to make friends | Dictionary form. |
Questions learners ask
How do you ask someone out in Korean?
The most common ways are 사귀자 ("let's go out") and 나랑 사귈래? ("will you go out with me?"). Use 저랑 사귈래요? to be polite.
Does sagwida mean to date?
Yes, in romance it means to date or be in a relationship. It can also mean to make friends, like 친구를 사귀다.