English–Korean
“own” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsoyuhada
Example
그는 집을 소유하고 있다.keu neun chi beul so yu ha go it tta
He owns a house.
How to say “own” in Korean
“Own” in Korean is 소유하다 (soyuhada).
A person or group has something under their control and can use or dispose of it as its owner.
Example sentences with 소유하다
그는 작은 섬을 소유하고 있다.keu neun cha geun seo meul so yu ha go it tta
He owns a small island.
Tips for using 소유하다
- This verb often sounds formal in contracts, news, and official writing, while everyday speech usually uses a more ordinary expression for simply having something.