English–Korean

“romantic partner” in Korean

Korean

Also연인 (yeonin)

Pronunciation

Romanizationaein

Example

저는 애인이 있어요.cheo neun ae i ni i sseo yo

I have a romantic partner.

Illustration for 애인 (romantic partner)

How to say “romantic partner” in Korean

“Romantic partner” in Korean is 애인 (aein).

One person's romantic partner, viewed as the person they love rather than identified by gender.

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

Example sentences with 애인

어제 애인에게 선물을 줬어요.eo je ae i ne ge seon mu reul chwo sseo yo

Yesterday, I gave my romantic partner a gift.

Tips for using 애인

  • The gender-neutral 애인 (aein, "romantic partner") fits introductions and casual conversation when details about the partner's gender are not relevant.

Other Korean words for “romantic partner”

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연인

yeonin

nounromantic partner

오늘 연인과 저녁을 먹었어요.o neul yeo nin gwa cheo nyeo geul meo geo sseo yo

I had dinner with my romantic partner today.

“romantic partner” in other languages