English–Korean
“engagement” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyakon
Example
우리는 다음 달에 약혼을 해요.u ri neun ta eum ta re ya ko neul hae yo
We're getting engaged next month.
How to say “engagement” in Korean
“Engagement” in Korean is 약혼 (yakon).
Two people have formally promised to marry, standing at the stage before the wedding.
Example sentences with 약혼
어제 부모님께 약혼 사실을 말씀드렸어요.eo je pu mo nim kke ya kon sa si reul mal sseum deu ryeo sseo yo
I told my parents about my engagement yesterday.
Tips for using 약혼
- An engagement is a promise to marry, not a guarantee that the wedding will happen.