English–Korean

“bachelor” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchonggak

Example

그 친구는 아직 총각이다.keu chin gu neun a jik chong ga gi da

That friend is still a bachelor.

Illustration for 총각 (bachelor)

How to say “bachelor” in Korean

“Bachelor” in Korean is 총각 (chonggak).

An unmarried man described in a familiar, warm, or old-fashioned way.

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

Example sentences with 총각

이번 여름휴가에 총각들끼리 여행을 갔다.i beon yeo reum hyu ga e chong gak tteul kki ri yeo haeng eul kat tta

This summer vacation, a group of bachelors went on a trip together.

Tips for using 총각

  • Unlike the usually neutral English word bachelor, this term can add a folksy or old-fashioned tone, so register matters when translating it.

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