Korean word

반려

Pronunciation

Romanizationpallyeo

Meaning

  • nounpartner

Example

어제는 반려자와 같이 밥을 먹었어요.eo je neun pal lyeo ja wa ka chi pa beul meo geo sseo yo

I ate with my partner yesterday.

Illustration for 반려 (partner)

More examples

주말마다 반려동물과 산책해요.chu mal ma da pal lyeo dong mul gwa san chae kae yo

I take a walk with a companion animal every weekend.

Core concept

Someone or an animal that shares life with another and provides close emotional support.

Common phrases

  • 반려동물pal lyeo dong mul

    companion animal

  • 반려견pal lyeo gyeon

    companion dog

Similar words

남편nampyeon: A married man who shares family life with his spouse.
아내anae: A married woman who shares a home and family life with her spouse.
애인aein: A person in a loving romantic relationship, without specifying gender.
반려동물pallyeodongmul: An animal that lives with people as a close everyday companion.

Definition in Korean

같이 생활하면서 정서적 유대나 의지 관계를 맺는 사람이나 동물을 이르는 말ka chi saeng hwal ha myeon seo cheong seo jeok yu dae na ui ji kwan gye reul maen neun sa ra mi na tong mu reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is Sino-Korean in origin, combining ideas of accompanying someone and being that person's close companion.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds more formal and respectful than a casual word for a friend, and context shows whether it refers to a person or an animal.

Other meanings

  • companionnoun

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