English–Korean

“woman” in Korean

Korean

Also여성 (yeoseong) · 여 (yeo) · 여인 (yeoin)

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoja

Example

저는 여자입니다.cheo neun yeo ja im ni da

I am a woman.

Illustration for 여자 (woman)

How to say “woman” in Korean

“Woman” in Korean is 여자 (yeoja).

A female person whose age is understood from context.

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

Example sentences with 여자

그 카페는 여자 손님이 많아요.keu ka pe neun yeo ja son ni mi ma na yo

That cafe has many female customers.

Tips for using 여자

  • English often requires a choice between girl and woman, but this Korean word can cover both, so surrounding context matters.

Other Korean words for “woman”

그 회의에는 여성이 많이 참석했다.keu hoe ui e neun yeo seong i ma ni cham seo kaet tta

Many women attended that meeting.

3

여

yeo

nounwoman

건물 입구에 여 화장실 표시가 있어요.keon mul ip kku e yeo hwa jang sil pyo si ga i sseo yo

There is a women's restroom sign at the entrance of the building.

길에서 여인을 도와주었어요.ki re seo yeo i neul to wa ju eo sseo yo

I helped a woman on the street.

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