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How to Say “I’m jealous” in Korean: 부러워요 (bureowoyo)
부러워요
bureowoyo
Meaning
I’m jealous.
Usage note
Praise mixed with “I wish that were me.” It doesn’t carry a negative meaning.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
Say it with a smile about a friend’s trip, luck or skill. It is warm and light, a bit like “lucky you!” rather than bitter envy.
Watch out
부럽다 is friendly envy, like “lucky you!”. For romantic jealousy the word is 질투. It’s ㅂ-irregular: 부러워요.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 부 | ㅂ+ㅜ | bu |
| 러 | ㄹ+ㅓ | reo |
| 워 | ㅇ+ㅝ | wo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “부러워요” mean?
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Answer: I’m jealous
Question 2 How do you say “I’m jealous” in Korean?
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Answer: 부러워요 bureowoyo
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- 깜짝 놀랐어요I was surprised
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