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"Boyfriend" in Korean: 남자 친구
남자 친구namja chingu
Boyfriend in Korean is 남자 친구 (namja chingu). 남자 친구 with spacing can mean a male friend; relationship context is important when it means boyfriend.
Talking about family
제 남자 친구가 집에 있어요.je namja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 남자 친구
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namja chingu
/namtɕa tɕʰinku/
남자 친구 (namja chingu) has 4 Hangul syllables. 남자 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Boyfriend" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 남자 친구namja chingu | Boyfriend Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 남자 친구je namja chingu | my boyfriend A useful combination with 남자 친구. | A useful combination with 남자 친구. |
| 남자 친구를namja chingureul | Boyfriend (as an object) Use 를 when 남자 친구 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 남자 친구 is the object of an action. |
How to use 남자 친구 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 남자 친구가 집에 있어요.
je namja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
My boyfriend is at home.
남자 친구가 marks 남자 친구 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
남자 친구와 같이 왔어요.
namja chinguwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my boyfriend.
남자 친구 appears in a complete sentence for boyfriend.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 남자 친구를 만나요.
oneul namja chingureul mannayo.
I am meeting my boyfriend today.
남자 친구를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 남자 친구
Incorrect: 제 남자 친구이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 남자 친구가 집에 있어요.
When practicing boyfriend, use the correct particle or copula after 남자 친구; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 남자 친구이에요.
Correct: 남자 친구예요.
When practicing boyfriend, when identifying something as 남자 친구, use 남자 친구예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
남자 친구 with spacing can mean a male friend; relationship context is important when it means boyfriend. The combination 제 남자 친구 (je namja chingu) means my boyfriend.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 남자 친구
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제 남자 친구가 집에 있어요.
je namja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
My boyfriend is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
남자 친구와 같이 왔어요.
namja chinguwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my boyfriend.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boyfriend" in Korean
What does 남자 친구 mean in Korean?
Boyfriend in Korean is 남자 친구 (namja chingu). 남자 친구 with spacing can mean a male friend; relationship context is important when it means boyfriend.
How do I use 제 남자 친구?
제 남자 친구 (je namja chingu) means my boyfriend. 남자 친구 with spacing can mean a male friend; relationship context is important when it means boyfriend.
Which object particle goes after 남자 친구?
The object form is 남자 친구를 because 남자 친구 ends in a vowel.
How is 남자 친구 pronounced?
남자 친구 (namja chingu) has 4 Hangul syllables. 남자 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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