Korean · People & Family
"Girlfriend" in Korean: 여자 친구
여자 친구yeoja chingu
Girlfriend in Korean is 여자 친구 (yeoja chingu). 여자 친구 with spacing can mean a female friend; relationship context is important when it means girlfriend.
Talking about family
제 여자 친구가 집에 있어요.je yeoja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 여자 친구
Say it
yeoja chingu
/jʌtɕa tɕʰinku/
여자 친구 (yeoja chingu) has 4 Hangul syllables. 여자 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Girlfriend" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여자 친구yeoja chingu | Girlfriend Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 여자 친구je yeoja chingu | my girlfriend A useful combination with 여자 친구. | A useful combination with 여자 친구. |
| 여자 친구를yeoja chingureul | Girlfriend (as an object) Use 를 when 여자 친구 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 여자 친구 is the object of an action. |
How to use 여자 친구 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 여자 친구가 집에 있어요.
je yeoja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
My girlfriend is at home.
여자 친구가 marks 여자 친구 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
여자 친구와 같이 왔어요.
yeoja chinguwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my girlfriend.
여자 친구 appears in a complete sentence for girlfriend.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 여자 친구를 만나요.
oneul yeoja chingureul mannayo.
I am meeting my girlfriend today.
여자 친구를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여자 친구
Incorrect: 제 여자 친구이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 여자 친구가 집에 있어요.
When practicing girlfriend, use the correct particle or copula after 여자 친구; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 여자 친구이에요.
Correct: 여자 친구예요.
When practicing girlfriend, when identifying something as 여자 친구, use 여자 친구예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
여자 친구 with spacing can mean a female friend; relationship context is important when it means girlfriend. The combination 제 여자 친구 (je yeoja chingu) means my girlfriend.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 여자 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 여자 친구가 집에 있어요.
je yeoja chinguga jibe isseoyo.
My girlfriend is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여자 친구와 같이 왔어요.
yeoja chinguwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my girlfriend.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Girlfriend" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Girlfriend" in Korean
What does 여자 친구 mean in Korean?
Girlfriend in Korean is 여자 친구 (yeoja chingu). 여자 친구 with spacing can mean a female friend; relationship context is important when it means girlfriend.
How do I use 제 여자 친구?
제 여자 친구 (je yeoja chingu) means my girlfriend. 여자 친구 with spacing can mean a female friend; relationship context is important when it means girlfriend.
Which object particle goes after 여자 친구?
The object form is 여자 친구를 because 여자 친구 ends in a vowel.
How is 여자 친구 pronounced?
여자 친구 (yeoja chingu) has 4 Hangul syllables. 여자 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
