English–Korean

“partner” in Korean

Korean

Also반려 (pallyeo) · 파트너 (pateuneo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangdae

Example

오늘 상대와 점심을 먹었어.o neul sang dae wa cheom si meul meo geo sseo

I had lunch with my partner today.

Illustration for 상대 (partner)

How to say “partner” in Korean

“Partner” in Korean is 상대 (sangdae).

A person, group, or thing standing on the other side of an interaction, contest, or comparison.

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

Example sentences with 상대

오늘 경기에서 상대팀이 우승했다.o neul kyeong gi e seo sang dae ti mi u seung haet tta

The opposing team won today's game.

Tips for using 상대

  • English partner often suggests cooperation or a close relationship, but this word can also refer to the other side in a contest or comparison.

Other Korean words for “partner”

어제는 반려자와 같이 밥을 먹었어요.eo je neun pal lyeo ja wa ka chi pa beul meo geo sseo yo

I ate with my partner yesterday.

그는 내 파트너야.keu neun nae pa teu neo ya

He is my partner.

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