English–Korean

“private life” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsasaenghwal

Example

그 사람의 사생활을 존중해야 해.keu sa ra mui sa saeng hwa reul chon jung hae ya hae

We should respect that person's private life.

Illustration for 사생활 (private life)

How to say “private life” in Korean

“Private life” in Korean is 사생활 (sasaenghwal).

The personal side of life kept apart from public activities and attention.

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

Example sentences with 사생활

SNS에 사진을 올리면 사생활이 침해될 수 있다.SNS e sa ji neul ol li myeon sa saeng hwa ri chim hae doel ssu it tta

If you upload a photo to social media, your privacy may be invaded.

Tips for using 사생활

  • In conversations about public figures, this word helps mark a respectful boundary around family matters and daily affairs.

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