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"I'm single" in Korean: 저는 미혼이에요
저는 미혼이에요jeoneun mihonieyo
I'm single in Korean is 저는 미혼이에요 (jeoneun mihonieyo). 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
I'm single: starting the exchange
저는 미혼이에요.jeoneun mihonieyo.
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How to pronounce 저는 미혼이에요
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jeoneun mihonieyo
/tɕʌnɯn mihoniejo/
저는 미혼이에요 is read jeoneun mihonieyo. In 아직 결혼하지 않았어요, read the full phrase as ajik gyeolhonhaji anhasseoyo.
"I'm single" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 저는 미혼이에요jeoneun mihonieyo | I'm single The inventory form for i'm single. | The inventory form for i'm single. |
| 아직 결혼하지 않았어요ajik gyeolhonhaji anhasseoyo | I have not married yet 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner. | 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner. |
How to use 저는 미혼이에요 in real life
- 1I'm single: starting the exchange
저는 미혼이에요.
jeoneun mihonieyo.
I am unmarried.
미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
- 2I'm single: adding useful context
참고로 저는 미혼이에요.
chamgoro jeoneun mihonieyo.
For your information, I am unmarried.
This sentence places 저는 미혼이에요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm single: a different conversation
저는 미혼이에요. 혼자 살아요.
jeoneun mihonieyo. honja sarayo.
I am unmarried. I live alone.
This sentence places 저는 미혼이에요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 저는 미혼이에요
Incorrect: 저는 미혼이예요.
Correct: 저는 미혼이에요.
When practicing i'm single, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 저는 미혼이에요.
Incorrect: 참고로 저는 미혼이예요.
Correct: 참고로 저는 미혼이에요.
When practicing i'm single, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 참고로 저는 미혼이에요.
Good to know
미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 저는 미혼이에요
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 미혼이에요.
jeoneun mihonieyo.
I am unmarried.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
참고로 저는 미혼이에요.
chamgoro jeoneun mihonieyo.
For your information, I am unmarried.
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 single" in Korean
What does 저는 미혼이에요 mean?
I'm single in Korean is 저는 미혼이에요 (jeoneun mihonieyo). 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
When should I say 아직 결혼하지 않았어요?
미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
How does 아직 결혼하지 않았어요 differ from the basic expression?
아직 결혼하지 않았어요 means “I have not married yet”. 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
Can I use 저는 미혼이에요 in a full sentence?
저는 미혼이에요. means “I am unmarried.” 미혼 means unmarried; it does not itself say whether someone has a romantic partner.
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