English–Korean

“vow” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaengse

Example

그는 그녀에게 맹세를 했다.keu neun keu nyeo e ge maeng se reul haet tta

He made a vow to her.

Illustration for 맹세 (vow)

How to say “vow” in Korean

“Vow” in Korean is 맹세 (maengse).

A strong declaration that a person intends to keep a serious promise.

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

Example sentences with 맹세

그는 엄숙하게 맹세를 했다.keu neun eom su ka ge maeng se reul haet tta

He solemnly made a vow.

Tips for using 맹세

  • It sounds more serious and dramatic than an everyday promise, so it suits important commitments rather than small plans.

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