English–Korean
“son-in-law” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
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Example
부모님은 사위를 잘 대해 주신다.pu mo ni meun sa wi reul chal tae hae chu sin da
The parents treat their son-in-law well.
How to say “son-in-law” in Korean
“Son-in-law” in Korean is 사위 (sawi).
The man who joins a family through marriage to its daughter.
Example sentences with 사위
오늘 부모님께 사위를 소개했다.o neul pu mo nim kke sa wi reul so gae haet tta
Today, I introduced my son-in-law to my parents.
Tips for using 사위
- English speakers may expect one general word for an in-law, but Korean family vocabulary often marks the relationship from a specific family member's viewpoint.