Korean word

신혼

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinhon

Meaning

  • nounnewlywed life

Example

저희 부부는 신혼이에요.cheo hi pu bu neun sin ho ni e yo

We are newlyweds.

Illustration for 신혼 (newlywed life)

More examples

저희는 신혼부부라서 가구를 같이 샀어요.cheo hi neun sin hon bu bu ra seo ka gu reul ka chi sa sseo yo

We bought furniture together because we are newlyweds.

Core concept

A couple's first stage of life together after getting married.

Common phrases

  • 신혼부부sin hon bu bu

    newlywed couple

  • 신혼여행sin ho nyeo haeng

    honeymoon

Similar words

신혼부부sinhonbubu: A husband and wife in the early stage of married life.
신혼생활sinhonsaenghwal: The everyday life a couple shares during the early period of marriage.
신혼여행sinhonyeohaeng: A special trip taken by a couple soon after their wedding.
결혼kyeolhon: The bond or process through which two people become spouses.

Definition in Korean

결혼 직후의 부부 상태를 가리키는 말.kyeol hon chi ku ui pu bu sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements for new and marriage, giving it the sense of a new marriage.

Usage tips

  • Questions using this word can feel more personal than they sound in English because they ask about a couple's married life.

Opposites

Related words

  • 신혼집sinhonjipnewlywed homenoun

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