English–Korean

“marriage” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolhon

Example

저는 내년에 결혼을 해요.cheo neun nae nyeo ne kyeol ho neul hae yo

I'm getting married next year.

Illustration for 결혼 (marriage)

How to say “marriage” in Korean

“Marriage” in Korean is 결혼 (kyeolhon).

Two people joining their lives as spouses, including the act of marrying and the state of being married.

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

Example sentences with 결혼

결혼식이 다음 주예요.kyeol hon si gi ta eum chu ye yo

The wedding ceremony is next week.

Tips for using 결혼

  • Korean speakers often use 결혼 (gyeolhon, "marriage") when asking about future plans, so it is a useful word for simple conversations about family and life.

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