English–Korean

“guest” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonnim

Example

오늘은 손님이 많이 왔어요.o neu reun son ni mi ma ni wa sseo yo

Many guests came today.

Illustration for 손님 (guest)

How to say “guest” in Korean

“Guest” in Korean is 손님 (sonnim).

A person who comes from outside to be welcomed or served.

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

Example sentences with 손님

로비에 손님이 기다리고 있어요.ro bi e son ni mi ki da ri go i sseo yo

A guest is waiting in the lobby.

Tips for using 손님

  • English speakers may connect guest mainly with a home, but this Korean word also commonly includes people being served in shops and restaurants.

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