Culture Note: Popular Phrases in Korean Dramas I

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FOR GUYS:

형 [hyeong]: Older Brother
누나 [Noona/Nuna]: Older Sister

FOR GIRLS:

오빠 [Oppa]: Older Brother
언니 [Eonni]: Older Sister

In Korea it is impolite to address people older than you by name (or 'you'). Even among close friends, Korean use special words that are literally translated as 'older brother/sister'.

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선배 [Seonbe]: Refers to the person who entered the company  or school earlier and has more experience than you.

후배 [Hube]: Means a person who entered later and has less experience than you.

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사랑해 [Saranghae]: I love you

If you want to make it more polite, add 요 (yo) to the end- 사랑해요  (Saranghaeyo)

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보고싶어 [Bogosipeo]: I miss you

If you want to make it more polite, add 요 (yo) to the end- 보고싶어요 (bogosipeoyo)

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약속해 [Yaksokhae]: Promise me

add 요 (yo) to the end to make it more polite- 약속해요 (Yaksokhaeyo)

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잘 자 [jal ja]: Good night/Sleep tight

Add  yo for more polite form- 잘 자요 (Jal Jayo)

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미안해 [Mianhae]: I'm sorry

Add  yo for more polite form- 미안해요 (Mianhaeyo)

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