Korean word

부부

Pronunciation

Romanizationpubu

Meaning

  • nounmarried couple

Example

부부가 공원에서 산책하고 있다.pu bu ga kong wo ne seo san chae ka go it tta

The married couple is taking a walk in the park.

Illustration for 부부 (married couple)

More examples

신혼 부부는 집을 꾸미느라 바쁘다.sin hon pu bu neun chi beul kku mi neu ra pa ppeu da

The newlywed couple is busy decorating their home.

Core concept

Two spouses viewed together as one pair in everyday life.

Common phrases

  • 신혼 부부sin hon pu bu

    newlywed couple

  • 부부 사이pu bu sa i

    relationship between spouses

  • 부부 싸움pu bu ssa um

    marital argument

Similar words

남편nampyeon: A man who is someone's spouse in a marriage.
아내anae: A woman who is someone's spouse in a marriage.
배우자paeuja: A person's legally recognized marriage partner.
커플keopeul: Two people joined by a romantic relationship.

Definition in Korean

혼인으로 맺어진 남편과 아내 한 쌍을 가리키는 말.ho ni neu ro mae jeo jin nam pyeon gwa a nae han ssang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from terms for husband and wife, with both parts read as bu to form bubu.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English couple, which can include dating partners, this word specifically refers to two people who are married.

Opposites

Related words

  • 신혼부부sinhonbubunewlywed couplenoun
  • 부부생활pubusaenghwalmarried lifenoun
  • 부부관계pubugwangyemarital relationshipnoun

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