Korean · People & Family
"Husband" in Korean: 남편
남편nampyeon
Husband in Korean is 남편 (nampyeon). 남편 is the Korean noun for husband; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 남편이 집에 있어요.je nampyeoni jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 남편
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nampyeon
/nampʰjʌn/
남편 (nampyeon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 남편 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Husband" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 남편nampyeon | Husband Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 남편je nampyeon | my husband A useful combination with 남편. | A useful combination with 남편. |
| 남편을nampyeoneul | Husband (as an object) Use 을 when 남편 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 남편 is the object of an action. |
How to use 남편 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 남편이 집에 있어요.
je nampyeoni jibe isseoyo.
My husband is at home.
남편이 marks 남편 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
남편과 같이 왔어요.
nampyeongwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my husband.
남편 appears in a complete sentence for husband.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 남편을 만나요.
oneul nampyeoneul mannayo.
I am meeting my husband today.
남편을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 남편
Incorrect: 제 남편가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 남편이 집에 있어요.
When practicing husband, use the correct particle or copula after 남편; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 남편예요.
Correct: 남편이에요.
When practicing husband, when identifying something as 남편, use 남편이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
남편 is the Korean noun for husband; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 남편 (je nampyeon) means my husband.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 남편
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 남편이 집에 있어요.
je nampyeoni jibe isseoyo.
My husband is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
남편과 같이 왔어요.
nampyeongwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my husband.
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 "Husband" in Korean
What does 남편 mean in Korean?
Husband in Korean is 남편 (nampyeon). 남편 is the Korean noun for husband; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 남편?
제 남편 (je nampyeon) means my husband. 남편 is the Korean noun for husband; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 남편?
The object form is 남편을 because 남편 ends in a consonant.
How is 남편 pronounced?
남편 (nampyeon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 남편 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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