English–Korean
“friend” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchingu
Example
오늘은 친구와 영화를 봤어요.o neu reun chin gu wa yeong hwa reul pwa sseo yo
Today, I watched a movie with my friend.
How to say “friend” in Korean
“Friend” in Korean is 친구 (chingu).
A trusted person who shares ordinary activities and enjoyment as a companion.
Example sentences with 친구
친구를 만났어요.chin gu reul man na sseo yo
I met my friend.
Tips for using 친구
- English speakers can use this word for a schoolmate or coworker they enjoy spending time with, not only for a best friend.