English–Korean

“companion” in Korean

Korean

Also일행 (ilhaeng) · 동반인 (tongbanin) · 동반자 (tongbanja)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonghaeng

Example

여행에 동행이 없어서 심심했어요.yeo haeng e tong haeng i eop sseo seo sim sim hae sseo yo

I was bored because I had no companion on the trip.

Illustration for 동행 (companion)

How to say “companion” in Korean

“Companion” in Korean is 동행 (tonghaeng).

A person present with others as they go through a journey or shared activity.

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

Example sentences with 동행

콘서트에 동행이 있어서 더 즐거웠어요.kon seo teu e tong haeng i i sseo seo teo cheul geo wo sseo yo

It was more enjoyable because I had a companion at the concert.

Tips for using 동행

  • The English word escort can suggest official protection or guidance, whereas this Korean noun can describe an ordinary companion on a trip or shared activity.

Other Korean words for “companion”

일행이 늦어서 먼저 갔어요.il haeng i neu seo seo meon jeo ka sseo yo

My companions were late, so I went ahead.

그는 항상 동반인을 데리고 다녀요.keu neun hang sang tong ba ni neul te ri go ta nyeo yo

He always goes around with a companion.

병원에 동반자와 갔습니다.pyeong wo ne tong ban ja wa kat sseum ni da

I went to the hospital with a companion.

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