English–Korean
“single parent” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhanbumo
Example
한부모는 아이를 혼자 키워요.han bu mo neun a i reul hon ja ki wo yo
A single parent raises a child alone.
How to say “single parent” in Korean
“Single parent” in Korean is 한부모 (hanbumo).
One parent carries the responsibility of raising a child without a spouse present.
Example sentences with 한부모
한부모 가정은 지원이 필요해요.han bu mo ka jeong eun chi wo ni pi ryo hae yo
Single-parent families need support.
Tips for using 한부모
- This neutral term does not identify the parent's gender, so it works when the speaker is discussing the family situation rather than whether the parent is a mother or father.