Korean word

결혼하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolhonhada

Meaning

  • verbget married

Example

저는 다음 달에 결혼해요.cheo neun ta eum ta re kyeol hon hae yo

I'm getting married next month.

Illustration for 결혼하다 (get married)

More examples

두 사람은 약혼 후 곧 결혼했다.tu sa ra meun ya kon hu kot kyeol hon haet tta

The two got married soon after their engagement.

Core concept

Two people become a married couple and share life with the rights and duties of marriage.

Common phrases

  • 결혼하고 싶다kyeol hon ha go sip tta

    want to get married

  • 결혼할 생각이다kyeol hon hal ssaeng ga gi da

    intend to get married

  • 결혼할 계획이다kyeol hon hal kkye hoe gi da

    plan to get married

Similar words

혼인신고하다honinsingohada: Register a marriage with a government office to gain legal status as spouses.
부부가 되다pubuga toeda: Enter a husband-and-wife relationship and start building a shared household.
결혼식을 올리다kyeolhonsigeul ollida: Hold a wedding ceremony for loved ones to witness and celebrate.

Definition in Korean

두 사람이 부부 관계를 맺고 함께 살거나 법적·사회적 권리와 의무를 가지게 되다.tu sa ra mi pu bu kwan gye reul maet kko ham kke sal geo na peop jjeok sa hoe jeok kwol li wa ui mu reul ka ji ge toe da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 결혼 (gyeolhon, "marriage") becomes a verb when paired with 하다 (hada, "to do").

Usage tips

  • English often separates getting married from holding a wedding, but Korean commonly uses this verb when the exact focus is clear from context.

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