Korean word

여보

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeobo

Meaning

  • interjectionhoney

Example

여보, 잠깐 얘기해.yeo bo cham kkan yae gi hae

Honey, talk for a moment.

Illustration for 여보 (honey)

More examples

여보, 지금 바빠?yeo bo chi geum pa ppa

Honey, are you busy right now?

Core concept

A warm, familiar call that brings a spouse or another very close person into the conversation.

Common phrases

  • 여보, 어디야?yeo bo eo di ya

    honey, where are you

  • 여보, 잘 잤어?yeo bo chal cha sseo

    Honey, did you sleep well

Similar words

자기chagi: An intimate pet name for a lover or spouse used in everyday speech.

Definition in Korean

가까운 사람, 특히 부부가 서로에게 다정하게 부를 때 주로 쓰는 짧은 부름말.ka kka un sa ram teu ki pu bu ga seo ro e ge ta jeong ha ge pu reul ttae chu ro sseu neun jjal beun pu reum mal

Word origin

The word's historical formation is uncertain, but its modern use is firmly associated with affectionate address between spouses and other very close people.

Usage tips

  • Among English-speaking learners, using this mainly with a spouse or similarly close partner sounds more natural than using it with a casual acquaintance.

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