English–Korean
“neighbor like family” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationiutssachon
Example
우리 이웃사촌이 생일을 챙겨줬어요.u ri i ut ssa cho ni saeng i reul chaeng gyeo jwo sseo yo
Our neighbor, who is like family, celebrated my birthday.
How to say “neighbor like family” in Korean
“Neighbor like family” in Korean is 이웃사촌 (iutssachon).
A trusted person next door who offers the kind of care expected from family.
Example sentences with 이웃사촌
아이가 집에 돌아왔을 때 이웃사촌이 반갑게 맞아줬어요.a i ga chi be to ra wa sseul ttae i ut ssa cho ni pan gap kke ma ja jwo sseo yo
When the child came home, our neighbor, who is like family, greeted them warmly.
Tips for using 이웃사촌
- English speakers may take cousin literally, but the expression describes social closeness rather than an actual family connection.