Korean · People & Family
"Partner" in Korean: 연인
연인yeonin
Partner in Korean is 연인 (yeonin). 연인 means a romantic partner or lovers; business partners need a different term.
Talking about family
제 연인이 집에 있어요.je yeonini jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 연인
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yeonin
/jʌnin/
연인 (yeonin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 연인 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Partner" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 연인yeonin | Partner Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 연인je yeonin | my partner A useful combination with 연인. | A useful combination with 연인. |
| 연인을yeonineul | Partner (as an object) Use 을 when 연인 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 연인 is the object of an action. |
How to use 연인 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 연인이 집에 있어요.
je yeonini jibe isseoyo.
My partner is at home.
연인이 marks 연인 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
연인과 같이 왔어요.
yeoningwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my partner.
연인 appears in a complete sentence for partner.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 연인을 만나요.
oneul yeonineul mannayo.
I am meeting my partner today.
연인을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 연인
Incorrect: 제 연인가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 연인이 집에 있어요.
When practicing partner, use the correct particle or copula after 연인; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 연인예요.
Correct: 연인이에요.
When practicing partner, when identifying something as 연인, use 연인이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
연인 means a romantic partner or lovers; business partners need a different term. The combination 제 연인 (je yeonin) means my partner.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 연인
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 연인이 집에 있어요.
je yeonini jibe isseoyo.
My partner is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
연인과 같이 왔어요.
yeoningwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my partner.
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 "Partner" in Korean
What does 연인 mean in Korean?
Partner in Korean is 연인 (yeonin). 연인 means a romantic partner or lovers; business partners need a different term.
How do I use 제 연인?
제 연인 (je yeonin) means my partner. 연인 means a romantic partner or lovers; business partners need a different term.
Which object particle goes after 연인?
The object form is 연인을 because 연인 ends in a consonant.
How is 연인 pronounced?
연인 (yeonin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 연인 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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