English–Korean

“we” in Korean

Korean

Also저희 (cheohi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationuri

Example

우리는 이제 출발해요.u ri neun i je chul bal hae yo

We are leaving now.

Illustration for 우리 (we)

How to say “we” in Korean

“We” in Korean is 우리 (uri).

A shared circle that includes the speaker and the people or things connected to them.

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

Example sentences with 우리

우리 의견은 달라요.u ri ui gyeo neun tal la yo

Our opinions are different.

Tips for using 우리

  • English speakers often expect a plural meaning, but this word can describe one close family member or familiar object as part of the speaker's shared world.

Other Korean words for “we”

저희는 학생이에요.cheo hi neun hak ssaeng i e yo

We are students.

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