사랑하고 있다는 걸

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The phrase "사랑하고 있다는 걸" in Korean translates to "that [subject] is/am in love" or "that [subject] love(s)" in English. It implies an ongoing state of being in love. Here's a breakdown:

• 사랑하고 (saranghago): This part combines "사랑하다 (saranghada)," which means "to love," with the connective ending "-고 (go)," which can mean "and" or, in this context, indicates an ongoing action or state.
• 있다는 (itdaneun): This comes from "있다 (itda)," meaning "to be" or "to exist," and is used here to express a state of being. The "-다는" adds the meaning of a reported clause.
• 걸 (geol): "것을" meaning.

The phrase is often used in song lyrics or poems. For example, in the song "사랑하고 있다는 걸" by Son Ji-chang, the lyrics express the desire for someone to acknowledge their love. It can be found in other contexts, like in the song with the same title that was covered by Kim Yong-jun.