to like vs to love in Korean
좋아하다vs사랑하다
좋아하다to like
좋아하다 means “to like.” You use it when you want to say that you like a person, thing, place, or activity. In everyday conversation, you will often hear it as 좋아해요.
When to use to like
사랑하다to love
사랑하다 means “to love.” You use it when you feel strong affection for someone or something, such as family, friends, pets, places, or hobbies. It is a warm and positive word, and it is often used in everyday sentences.
When to use to loveHow they differ
to like (좋아하다) and to love (사랑하다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to like” when 좋아하다 means “to like.” You use it when you want to say that you like a person, thing, place, or activity. In everyday conversation, you wi… Use “to love” when 사랑하다 means “to love.” You use it when you feel strong affection for someone or something, such as family, friends, pets, places, or hobbi…