Korean word

시부모

Pronunciation

Romanizationsibumo

Meaning

nounparents-in-law

Example

결혼 후에 시부모님과 사이가 좋아졌어요.kyeol hon hu e si bu mo nim gwa sa i ga cho a jeo sseo yo

After I got married, I became closer to my parents-in-law.

More examples

결정하기 전에 시부모와 의논했어요.kyeol jeong ha gi cheo ne si bu mo wa ui non hae sseo yo

Before making a decision, I consulted my parents-in-law.

Core concept

The parental generation reached through one's spouse rather than through one's own family line.

Common phrases

시부모를 뵙다si bu mo reul poep tta
visit one's parents-in-law
시부모와 의논하다si bu mo wa ui non ha da
consult one's parents-in-law
시부모께 전화드리다si bu mo kke cheon hwa deu ri da
call one's parents-in-law

Similar words

시아버지siabeoji: A husband's father, addressed respectfully as a family elder.
시어머니sieomeoni: A husband's mother, addressed respectfully as a family elder.

Definition in Korean

배우자의 부모를 통칭하여 이르는 말pae u ja ui pu mo reul tong ching ha yeo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The first part marks a relationship through the spouse, while the second part means parents, and together they form the term for this family connection.

Usage tips

In polite family talk, Korean commonly adds an honorific ending when referring respectfully to these relatives, especially in formal or careful conversation.

Opposites

친부모chinbumobiological parentsnoun

Related words

시댁sidaekhusband's parents' homenoun
시가sigahusband's family homenoun