English–Korean
“parents-in-law” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsibumo
Example
결혼 후에 시부모님과 사이가 좋아졌어요.kyeol hon hu e si bu mo nim gwa sa i ga cho a jeo sseo yo
After I got married, I became closer to my parents-in-law.
How to say “parents-in-law” in Korean
“Parents-in-law” in Korean is 시부모 (sibumo).
The parental generation reached through one's spouse rather than through one's own family line.
Example sentences with 시부모
결정하기 전에 시부모와 의논했어요.kyeol jeong ha gi cheo ne si bu mo wa ui non hae sseo yo
Before making a decision, I consulted my parents-in-law.
Tips for using 시부모
- In polite family talk, Korean commonly adds an honorific ending when referring respectfully to these relatives, especially in formal or careful conversation.