Meaning
사랑스럽다
sarangseureopda
lovely / adorable
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This word conveys a tender and warm affection. It's often used for children, pets, or someone you deeply care for (like a romantic partner) when they do something sweet or have an endearing quality. While it can be used more broadly, its core sense is about inspiring love through cuteness or charm. It implies a desire to cherish or protect.
💬 Used in real life
• Said by parents when their child is sleeping peacefully or doing something endearing.
• Used by someone describing their partner's charming qualities to a friend.
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Grammar Breakdown
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사랑sarangnoun
noun
Means 'love'.
-스럽다-seureopdasuffix
suffix
A suffix attached to nouns to form adjectives, meaning 'to be like' or 'to have the quality of' (in this case, 'lovable' or 'lovely').
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