English–Korean

“affection” in Korean

Korean

Also애정 (aejeong)

Pronunciation

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Example

그 사람에게 정이 갔다.keu sa ra me ge cheong i kat tta

I felt affection for that person.

Illustration for 정 (affection)

How to say “affection” in Korean

“Affection” in Korean is 정 (cheong).

Warmth that slowly grows between a person and someone or something familiar, creating a lasting bond.

Full entry for 정: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 정

같이 지내다 보니 정이 들었다.ka chi chi nae da po ni cheong i teu reot tta

As we spent time together, I grew attached.

Tips for using 정

  • This feeling is not limited to romance and can connect people to family, friends, objects, or places, so translating it as romantic love can be too narrow.

Other Korean words for “affection”

부모의 애정은 아이에게 중요하다.pu mo ui ae jeong eun a i e ge chung yo ha da

Parents' affection is important to children.

“affection” in other languages