Korean Conversation · Level 123
15 words
Korean word
애인
Pronunciation
Romanizationaein
Meaning
- nounromantic partner
Example
저는 애인이 있어요.cheo neun ae i ni i sseo yo
I have a romantic partner.
More examples
어제 애인에게 선물을 줬어요.eo je ae i ne ge seon mu reul chwo sseo yo
Yesterday, I gave my romantic partner a gift.
Core concept
One person's romantic partner, viewed as the person they love rather than identified by gender.
Common phrases
애인을 사귀다ae i neul sa gwi da
date a romantic partner
애인에게 선물을 주다ae i ne ge seon mu reul chu da
give a romantic partner a gift
애인과 데이트하다ae in gwa te i teu ha da
go on a date with a romantic partner
Similar words
남자친구namjachingu: A male romantic partner is a boyfriend.
여자친구yeojachingu: A female romantic partner is a girlfriend.
연인yeonin: A particular romantic partner can be unmarried or married.
Definition in Korean
서로 사랑하는 관계에 있는 사람을 가리키는 명사로, 성별을 특정하지 않고 쓸 수 있다.seo ro sa rang ha neun kwan gye e in neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro seong byeo reul teuk jjeong ha ji an ko sseul ssu it tta
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning love and person, a direct formation that makes its romantic sense easy to remember.
Usage tips
- The gender-neutral 애인 (aein, "romantic partner") fits introductions and casual conversation when details about the partner's gender are not relevant.