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"We're friends" in Korean: 우리는 친구예요
우리는 친구예요urineun chinguyeyo
We're friends in Korean is 우리는 친구예요 (urineun chinguyeyo). 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
We're friends: starting the exchange
우리는 친구예요.urineun chinguyeyo.
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How to pronounce 우리는 친구예요
Say it
urineun chinguyeyo
/uɾinɯn tɕʰinkujejo/
우리는 친구예요 is read urineun chinguyeyo. In 우리는 좋은 친구예요, read the full phrase as urineun joeun chinguyeyo.
"We're friends" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 우리는 친구예요urineun chinguyeyo | We're friends The inventory form for we're friends. | The inventory form for we're friends. |
| 우리는 좋은 친구예요urineun joeun chinguyeyo | we are good friends 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance. | 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance. |
How to use 우리는 친구예요 in real life
- 1We're friends: starting the exchange
우리는 친구예요.
urineun chinguyeyo.
We are friends.
친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
- 2We're friends: adding useful context
오래전부터 우리는 친구예요.
oraejeonbuteo urineun chinguyeyo.
We have been friends for a long time.
This sentence places 우리는 친구예요 in a complete exchange.
- 3We're friends: a different conversation
같은 반이라 우리는 친구예요.
gateun banira urineun chinguyeyo.
We are friends because we are in the same class.
This sentence places 우리는 친구예요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 우리는 친구예요
Incorrect: 우리는 친구이에요.
Correct: 우리는 친구예요.
When practicing we're friends, after 친구, use 친구예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 우리는 친구에요.
Correct: 우리는 친구예요.
When practicing we're friends, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 우리는 친구예요.
Good to know
친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 우리는 친구예요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
우리는 친구예요.
urineun chinguyeyo.
We are friends.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오래전부터 우리는 친구예요.
oraejeonbuteo urineun chinguyeyo.
We have been friends for a long time.
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 "We're friends" in Korean
What does 우리는 친구예요 mean?
We're friends in Korean is 우리는 친구예요 (urineun chinguyeyo). 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
When should I say 우리는 좋은 친구예요?
친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
How does 우리는 좋은 친구예요 differ from the basic expression?
우리는 좋은 친구예요 means “we are good friends”. 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
Can I use 우리는 친구예요 in a full sentence?
우리는 친구예요. means “We are friends.” 친구 can refer to a friend; 좋은 or 친한 specifies closeness rather than automatically implying romance.
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