English–Korean

“ex-boyfriend” in Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonnamjachingu

Example

어제 전남자친구를 만났어요.eo je cheon nam ja chin gu reul man na sseo yo

I met my ex-boyfriend yesterday.

Illustration for 전남자친구 (ex-boyfriend)

How to say “ex-boyfriend” in Korean

“Ex-boyfriend” in Korean is 전남자친구 (cheonnamjachingu).

A man who was once someone's boyfriend but is no longer that person's romantic partner.

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

Example sentences with 전남자친구

전남자친구가 보고 싶어요.cheon nam ja chin gu ga po go si peo yo

I miss my former boyfriend.

Tips for using 전남자친구

  • Because this noun identifies the former partner by gender, a gender-neutral expression may be better when that detail is not relevant.

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