Korean word

우정

Pronunciation

Romanizationujeong

Meaning

  • nounfriendship

Example

그들은 우정을 지켰다.keu deu reun u jeong eul chi kyeot tta

They maintained their friendship.

Illustration for 우정 (friendship)

More examples

힘든 일을 함께 겪으며 우리는 우정을 돈독히 했다.him deun i reul ham kke kyeo kkeu myeo u ri neun u jeong eul ton do ki haet tta

Going through difficult times together strengthened our friendship.

Core concept

A close bond in which friends keep trusting and caring for one another over time.

Common phrases

  • 우정을 돈독히 하다u jeong eul ton do ki ha da

    deepen friendship

  • 깊은 우정ki peun u jeong

    deep friendship

Similar words

사랑sarang: Deep romantic affection that makes someone want to stay close and care for a partner.
신뢰silloe: Confidence that makes a person or group feel safe relying on someone.
친분chinbun: Personal closeness built through knowing and spending time with someone.
정cheong: Warm affection that grows naturally through shared time and familiarity.

Definition in Korean

서로를 신뢰하고 아끼며 지속되는 친밀한 감정이나 관계seo ro reul sil loe ha go a kki myeo chi sok ttoe neun chin mil han kam jeong i na kwan gye

Word origin

Formed from the Sino-Korean elements u for friend and jeong for feeling or affection, the word describes warm feeling between friends.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for a strong bond between friends, but it does not mean romantic love.

Other meanings

  • companionshipnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 우정관계ujeonggwangyefriendshipnoun

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