English–Korean

“guarantor” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojeungin

Example

친구가 집을 빌릴 때 보증인이 되어주었어요.chin gu ga chi beul pil lil ttae po jeung i ni toe eo ju eo sseo yo

I acted as a guarantor when my friend rented a house.

Illustration for 보증인 (guarantor)

How to say “guarantor” in Korean

“Guarantor” in Korean is 보증인 (pojeungin).

A person who stands behind someone else's debt or contractual promise and accepts the responsibility if it is not fulfilled.

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

Example sentences with 보증인

대출을 신청할 때 보증인의 책임을 설명받았어요.tae chu reul sin cheong hal ttae po jeung i nui chae gi meul seol myeong ba da sseo yo

The guarantor's responsibility was explained to me when I applied for a loan.

Tips for using 보증인

  • In Korean rental and financial settings, this role carries real legal responsibility, so it is stronger than simply being a personal reference.

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