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"Father-in-law" in Korean: 시아버지 / 장인
시아버지 / 장인siabeoji / jangin
Note: 시아버지: husband’s father; 장인: wife’s father (respectfully 장인어른).
Father-in-law in Korean is 시아버지 / 장인 (siabeoji / jangin). 시아버지 is a husband’s father; 장인 is a wife’s father, often said respectfully as 장인어른.
Talking about family
제 시아버지가 집에 있어요.je siabeojiga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 시아버지 / 장인
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siabeoji
/siapʌtɕi/
시아버지 (siabeoji) has 4 Hangul syllables. 시아버지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Father-in-law" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 시아버지siabeoji | Father-in-law Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 시아버지와 장인siabeojiwa jangin | husband’s father and wife’s father A useful combination with 시아버지. | A useful combination with 시아버지. |
| 시아버지를siabeojireul | Father-in-law (as an object) Use 를 when 시아버지 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 시아버지 is the object of an action. |
| 장인jangin | Father-in-law An alternative shown alongside 시아버지; choose according to the meaning. | An alternative shown alongside 시아버지; choose according to the meaning. |
How to use 시아버지 / 장인 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 시아버지가 집에 있어요.
je siabeojiga jibe isseoyo.
My father-in-law is at home.
시아버지가 marks 시아버지 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
시아버지와 같이 왔어요.
siabeojiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my father-in-law.
시아버지 appears in a complete sentence for father-in-law.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 시아버지를 만나요.
oneul siabeojireul mannayo.
I am meeting my father-in-law today.
시아버지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 시아버지 / 장인
Incorrect: 제 시아버지이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 시아버지가 집에 있어요.
When practicing father-in-law, use the correct particle or copula after 시아버지; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 시아버지이에요.
Correct: 시아버지예요.
When practicing father-in-law, when identifying something as 시아버지, use 시아버지예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
시아버지 is a husband’s father; 장인 is a wife’s father, often said respectfully as 장인어른. The combination 시아버지와 장인 (siabeojiwa jangin) means husband’s father and wife’s father.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 시아버지 / 장인
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 시아버지가 집에 있어요.
je siabeojiga jibe isseoyo.
My father-in-law is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
시아버지와 같이 왔어요.
siabeojiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my father-in-law.
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 "Father-in-law" in Korean
What does 시아버지 mean in Korean?
Father-in-law in Korean is 시아버지 / 장인 (siabeoji / jangin). 시아버지 is a husband’s father; 장인 is a wife’s father, often said respectfully as 장인어른.
How do I use 시아버지와 장인?
시아버지와 장인 (siabeojiwa jangin) means husband’s father and wife’s father. 시아버지 is a husband’s father; 장인 is a wife’s father, often said respectfully as 장인어른.
Which object particle goes after 시아버지?
The object form is 시아버지를 because 시아버지 ends in a vowel.
How is 시아버지 pronounced?
시아버지 (siabeoji) has 4 Hangul syllables. 시아버지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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