Korean word

청혼하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonghonhada

Meaning

  • verbpropose

Example

그는 여자친구에게 청혼했다.keu neun yeo ja chin gu e ge cheong hon haet tta

He proposed to his girlfriend.

Illustration for 청혼하다 (propose)

More examples

그는 여자친구에게 진심으로 청혼했다.keu neun yeo ja chin gu e ge chin si meu ro cheong hon haet tta

He sincerely proposed to his girlfriend.

Core concept

A direct expression of the wish to begin married life together.

Common phrases

  • 여자친구에게 청혼하다yeo ja chin gu e ge cheong hon ha da

    propose to a girlfriend

  • 반지를 주며 청혼하다pan ji reul chu myeo cheong hon ha da

    propose while giving a ring

  • 진심으로 청혼하다chin si meu ro cheong hon ha da

    propose sincerely

Similar words

프로포즈하다peuropojeuhada: Makes a marriage request that calls for the partner's answer.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 결혼을 함께하자고 직접 말하거나 행동으로 표현하는 동작이나 표현sang dae e ge kyeol ho neul ham kke ha ja go chik jjeop mal ha geo na haeng dong eu ro pyo hyeon ha neun tong ja gi na pyo hyeon

Word origin

청혼하다 (cheonghonhada, "to propose marriage") is built from the Sino-Korean base 청혼 (cheonghon, "marriage proposal") and 하다 (hada, "to do").

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use propose for plans or ideas, but this Korean verb keeps the marriage meaning clear.

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