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How to say “I miss you” in Korean

보고 싶어

bogo sipeo

Literally: I want to see (you)informal

Korean expresses missing someone as "I want to see you". It is used constantly between couples, friends and family; the polite form is 보고 싶어요.

Other ways to say it

KoreanPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
보고 싶어요bogo sipeoyoI miss youPolite form, e.g. to parents or acquaintances
너무 보고 싶어neomu bogo sipeoI miss you so muchEmphatic, partners and close friends
보고 싶었어bogo sipeosseoI missed youOn seeing someone again after time apart

In a sentence

벌써 보고 싶어. 빨리 와.

Beolsseo bogo sipeo. Ppalli wa.

I miss you already. Come back soon.

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