🥰affection

What Does "sarang" (사랑) Mean in Korean?

Love, affection — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

사랑

sarang

Love, affection

EMOTIONAL INTENSITY8/10
🔥 Intense

Real Feeling

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What Koreans really mean

This word is appropriate for expressing deep affection in various contexts: to romantic partners, family members (parents, children, siblings), or very close friends, especially during heartfelt moments. It can also be used to convey intense passion or fondness for a hobby, a beloved pet, or even for one's country or a specific cultural aspect, albeit sometimes with a slightly hyperbolic tone in non-human contexts.

How It's Used

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