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How do you say "fiance" in Korean?
약혼자
yakhonja
In Korean, "fiance" is 약혼자 (yakhonja).
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Pronunciation
Yakhonja is layered, yak-HON-ja, three syllables with the middle one nasal and slightly held before the light close.
Writing and usage
약혼자 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
그녀는 약혼자를 가족에게 소개했다.
geunyeoneun yakhonjareul gajogege sogaehaetda.
She introduced her fiance to the family.
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How to remember 약혼자
A fiance, yakhonja, sounds like a quiet promise, yak, hon, ja, whispered before the wedding.
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- cousin 사촌 sachon
- stepfather 계부 gyebu
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Questions about 약혼자
How do you pronounce 약혼자?
Yakhonja is layered, yak-HON-ja, three syllables with the middle one nasal and slightly held before the light close.
Is 약혼자 formal or casual?
약혼자 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 약혼자 written in Korean?
약혼자 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as yakhonja.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Fiance" in other languages
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