English–Korean

“get married” in Korean

Korean

Also장가 (changga)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolhonhada

Example

저는 다음 달에 결혼해요.cheo neun ta eum ta re kyeol hon hae yo

I'm getting married next month.

Illustration for 결혼하다 (get married)

How to say “get married” in Korean

“Get married” in Korean is 결혼하다 (kyeolhonhada).

Two people become a married couple and share life with the rights and duties of marriage.

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

Example sentences with 결혼하다

두 사람은 약혼 후 곧 결혼했다.tu sa ra meun ya kon hu kot kyeol hon haet tta

The two got married soon after their engagement.

Tips for using 결혼하다

  • English often separates getting married from holding a wedding, but Korean commonly uses this verb when the exact focus is clear from context.

Other Korean words for “get married”

동생이 장가 갔어요.tong saeng i chang ga ka sseo yo

My younger sibling got married.

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