English–Korean

“betrayal” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaesin

Example

나는 친구에게 배신을 당했어.na neun chin gu e ge pae si neul tang hae sseo

I was betrayed by a friend.

Illustration for 배신 (betrayal)

How to say “betrayal” in Korean

“Betrayal” in Korean is 배신 (paesin).

Trust is deliberately turned away, leaving the trusted person or group feeling abandoned and wronged.

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

Example sentences with 배신

그의 배신 때문에 믿음을 잃었다.keu ui pae sin ttae mu ne mi deu meul i reot tta

I lost trust because of his betrayal.

Tips for using 배신

  • Using this word can make a complaint sound severe because it points to a serious breach of personal trust.

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