English–Korean

“romance” in Korean

Korean

Also로맨스 (romaenseu)

Romanizationyeonae

저는 아직 연애를 해 본 적이 없어요.cheo neun a jik yeo nae reul hae pon cheo gi eop sseo yo

I've never dated before.

“Romance” in Korean is 연애 (yeonae).

A mutual romantic connection that grows through feelings and shared involvement.

요즘은 연애보다 친구와 보내는 시간이 더 중요해요.yo jeu meun yeo nae bo da chin gu wa po nae neun si ga ni teo chung yo hae yo

These days, spending time with friends is more important than dating.

English learners may reserve romance for stories, but this everyday Korean noun also refers to real romantic involvement and the feelings behind it.

romaenseu

nounromance

둘 사이에 로맨스가 생겼다.tul sa i e ro maen seu ga saeng gyeot tta

A romance began between them.