Nuance Dictionary / Love & Affection
사랑스럽다 sa-rang-seu-reop-da
Lovely and endearing, inspiring affection just by existing
What does 사랑스럽다 mean?
사랑스럽다 (sa-rang-seu-reop-da) means: Lovely and endearing, inspiring affection just by existing.
Used for babies, puppies, and someone's dorky habit alike — it's the word for something that makes you want to smile just by looking at it, no romance required.
🎙️ 사랑스럽다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [사랑스럽따]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 조카가 자는 모습이 너무 사랑스러워서 계속 보게 돼.
Jokaga janeun moseobi neomu sarangseureowoseo gyesok boge dwae.
My nephew sleeping looks so endearing that I just keep staring at him.
💡 Describes a natural, heartwarming cuteness that moves you. - 툴툴거리면서도 챙겨주는 게 은근 사랑스럽단 말이지.
Tultulgeorimyeonseodo chaenggyeojuneun ge eungeun sarangseureopdan mariji.
The way he grumbles while still taking care of you is kind of lovely, you know.
💡 Used for charming quirks or endearing personality traits in people. - 조카가 밥을 볼에 가득 넣고 오물거리는 모습이 너무 사랑스러워요.
jokaga babeul bore gadeuk neotgo omulgeorineun moseubi neomu sarangseureowoyo.
The way my nephew chews with his cheeks full of rice is just so endearing.
💡 Captures a cute, smile-inducing habit.
Related words in Love & Affection
정들다 jeong-deul-da살갑다 sal-gap-da다정하다 da-jeong-ha-da콩깍지가 씌다 kong-kkak-ji-ga ssui-da짝사랑 jjak-sa-rang