English–Korean

“growing old together” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaengnyeonhaero

Example

어제 결혼식에서 친구들이 신랑신부의 백년해로를 빌었다.eo je kyeol hon si ge seo chin gu deu ri sil lang sin bu ui paeng nyeon hae ro reul pi reot tta

Yesterday at the wedding, the friends wished for the bride and groom to grow old together.

Illustration for 백년해로 (growing old together)

How to say “growing old together” in Korean

“Growing old together” in Korean is 백년해로 (paengnyeonhaero).

A married couple staying together and happily growing old over many years.

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

Example sentences with 백년해로

추석 차례에서 가족들이 조부모의 '백년해로'를 빌었다.chu seok cha rye e seo ka jok tteu ri cho bu mo ui paeng nyeon hae ro reul pi reot tta

During the Chuseok ancestral rite, the family prayed for their grandparents' long and happy marriage.

Tips for using 백년해로

  • This is a warm but somewhat ceremonial expression, so it is especially useful for wedding speeches, cards, and congratulations rather than casual daily conversation.

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