English–Korean
“adoptive parents” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyangbumo
Example
그는 양부모와 함께 자랐다.keu neun yang bu mo wa ham kke cha rat tta
He grew up with his adoptive parents.
How to say “adoptive parents” in Korean
“Adoptive parents” in Korean is 양부모 (yangbumo).
Parents who raise and care for a child without being the child's biological parents.
Example sentences with 양부모
그녀는 결국 양부모가 되기로 결심했다.keu nyeo neun kyeol guk yang bu mo ga toe gi ro kyeol sim haet tta
She eventually decided to become an adoptive parent.
Tips for using 양부모
- English learners should distinguish adoptive parents from foster parents, since foster care is usually temporary while adoption creates a lasting legal family relationship.