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"Divorced" in Korean: 이혼한
이혼한ihonhan
Divorced in Korean is 이혼한 (ihonhan). 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
Divorced: starting the exchange
이혼한 사람도 참여할 수 있어요.ihonhan saramdo chamyeohal su isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 이혼한
Say it
ihonhan
/ihonhan/
이혼한 is read ihonhan. In 이혼했어요, read the full phrase as ihonhaesseoyo.
"Divorced" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 이혼한ihonhan | Divorced The inventory form for divorced. | The inventory form for divorced. |
| 이혼했어요ihonhaesseoyo | I am divorced 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation. | 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation. |
How to use 이혼한 in real life
- 1Divorced: starting the exchange
이혼한 사람도 참여할 수 있어요.
ihonhan saramdo chamyeohal su isseoyo.
A divorced person can take part too.
이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
- 2Divorced: adding useful context
이혼한 친구와 이야기했어요.
ihonhan chinguwa iyagihaesseoyo.
I spoke with a divorced friend.
This sentence places 이혼한 in a complete exchange.
- 3Divorced: a different conversation
그는 이혼한 아버지예요.
geuneun ihonhan abeojiyeyo.
He is a divorced father.
This sentence places 이혼한 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 이혼한
Incorrect: 그는 이혼한 아버지이에요.
Correct: 그는 이혼한 아버지예요.
When practicing divorced, after 아버지, use 아버지예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 그는 이혼한 아버지에요.
Correct: 그는 이혼한 아버지예요.
When practicing divorced, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 그는 이혼한 아버지예요.
Good to know
이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 이혼한
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이혼한 사람도 참여할 수 있어요.
ihonhan saramdo chamyeohal su isseoyo.
A divorced person can take part too.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이혼한 친구와 이야기했어요.
ihonhan chinguwa iyagihaesseoyo.
I spoke with a divorced friend.
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 "Divorced" in Korean
What does 이혼한 mean?
Divorced in Korean is 이혼한 (ihonhan). 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
When should I say 이혼했어요?
이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
How does 이혼했어요 differ from the basic expression?
이혼했어요 means “I am divorced”. 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
Can I use 이혼한 in a full sentence?
이혼한 사람도 참여할 수 있어요. means “A divorced person can take part too.” 이혼한 modifies a following noun such as 사람; 이혼했어요 reports a completed divorce in conversation.
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