Korean word

비밀연애

Pronunciation

Romanizationpimiryeonae

Meaning

  • nounsecret relationship

Example

그들은 비밀연애를 하고 있다.keu deu reun pi mi ryeo nae reul ha go it tta

They are in a secret relationship.

Illustration for 비밀연애 (secret relationship)

More examples

둘은 비밀연애를 오래 유지했다.tu reun pi mi ryeo nae reul o rae yu ji haet tta

The two maintained their secret relationship for a long time.

Core concept

Two people continue a romantic relationship while keeping it hidden from others.

Common phrases

  • 비밀연애를 시작하다pi mi ryeo nae reul si ja ka da

    start a secret relationship

  • 비밀연애를 고백하다pi mi ryeo nae reul ko bae ka da

    confess a secret relationship

  • 비밀연애를 유지하다pi mi ryeo nae reul yu ji ha da

    maintain a secret relationship

Similar words

비밀사랑pimilsarang: Secretly having romantic feelings for someone without letting others know.
밀애mirae: Secret dating that continues without being made public.
연애yeonae: The experience of dating and forming a romantic relationship.

Definition in Korean

남에게 들키지 않도록 숨기면서 이어가는 연인 사이의 관계na me ge teul ki ji an to rok sum gi myeon seo i eo ga neun yeo nin sa i ui kwan gye

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning secrecy and romantic love, so its form directly points to a romance kept out of public view.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may take secret relationship to mean any hidden connection, but this Korean noun specifically refers to romance rather than private friendship.

Opposites

  • 공개연애konggaeyeonaepublic relationshipnoun

Related words

  • 연애yeonaeromancenoun
  • 연애상대yeonaesangdaeromantic partnernoun
  • 비밀스럽다pimilseureopttasecretiveadjective

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