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"I'm married" in Korean: 결혼했어요
결혼했어요gyeolhonhaesseoyo
I'm married in Korean is 결혼했어요 (gyeolhonhaesseoyo). 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
I'm married: starting the exchange
저는 결혼했어요.jeoneun gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 결혼했어요
Say it
gyeolhonhaesseoyo
/kjʌlhonhɛs͈ʌjo/
결혼했어요 is read gyeolhonhaesseoyo. In 저는 결혼했어요, read the full phrase as jeoneun gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
"I'm married" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 결혼했어요gyeolhonhaesseoyo | I'm married The inventory form for i'm married. | The inventory form for i'm married. |
| 저는 결혼했어요jeoneun gyeolhonhaesseoyo | I am married 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding. | 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding. |
How to use 결혼했어요 in real life
- 1I'm married: starting the exchange
저는 결혼했어요.
jeoneun gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
I am married.
결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
- 2I'm married: adding useful context
작년에 결혼했어요.
jangnyeone gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
I got married last year.
This sentence places 결혼했어요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm married: a different conversation
결혼했어요. 배우자와 같이 살아요.
gyeolhonhaesseoyo. baeujawa gachi sarayo.
I am married. I live with my spouse.
This sentence places 결혼했어요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 결혼했어요
Incorrect: 저는 결혼했어요이에요.
Correct: 저는 결혼했어요.
When practicing i'm married, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 저는 결혼했어요.
Incorrect: 저는 결혼했어요습니다.
Correct: 저는 결혼했어요.
When practicing i'm married, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 저는 결혼했어요.
Good to know
결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 결혼했어요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 결혼했어요.
jeoneun gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
I am married.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
작년에 결혼했어요.
jangnyeone gyeolhonhaesseoyo.
I got married last year.
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 "I'm married" in Korean
What does 결혼했어요 mean?
I'm married in Korean is 결혼했어요 (gyeolhonhaesseoyo). 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
When should I say 저는 결혼했어요?
결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
How does 저는 결혼했어요 differ from the basic expression?
저는 결혼했어요 means “I am married”. 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
Can I use 결혼했어요 in a full sentence?
저는 결혼했어요. means “I am married.” 결혼했어요 has a past ending but commonly reports the current state of being married after the wedding.
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