What is Korean slang for wife?

아내 (a-nae)
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What do Korean call their wife?

“Wife” in Korean is 아내 (“a-nae”). “Husband,” on the other hand, is 남편 (“nam-pyeon”).
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What do you call your partner in Korean?

To call someone your boyfriend, you can use namjachingu. Similar to the previous example, this term of endearment comprises two Korean words: namja (“man”) and chingu (“friend”).
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What do you call a married woman in Korea?

Ajumma (Korean: 아줌마), sometimes spelled ajoomma, is a Korean word for a married, or middle-aged woman. It comes from the Korean word ajumeoni (Korean: 아주머니).
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What is yobo in Korean?

From Korean 여보 (yeobo, “darling, sweetheart”).
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How to say "wife" and "husband" in Korean



How do you call bae in Korean?

How do you call bae in Korean?
  1. Jagiya (자기야) – “Honey” or “Baby”
  2. Nae sarang (내 사랑) – “My Love”
  3. Yeobo (여보) – “Honey” or “Darling”
  4. Aein (애인) – “Sweetheart”
  5. Aegiya (애기야) – “Baby”
  6. Naekkeo (내꺼) – “Mine” or “My Sweetheart”
  7. Gongjunim (공주님) – “Princess”
  8. Wangjanim (왕자님) – “Prince”
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What is OPA Korean?

오빠 (oppa) – older brother; term of endearment

Because of oppa word popularity, foreigners call any cute Korean man an oppa. But what is the meaning of oppa? Basically, the oppa meaning in Korean is an older brother. It is used when a woman is calling or talking to an older man whether he is related to her or not.
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What is the female version of oppa?

누나 (noona) to address a female friend who is older. Nuna is the opposite of oppa. While oppa is used exclusively by females when addressing older males, nuna is used exclusively by males when addressing older females. You may also see 누나 spelled as “Nuna.” Nuna is used in place of a person's name.
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How do you address a lady in Korea?

씨 (shi) When added to a name, this essentially means Mr./Mrs./Miss. It's the most common and general honorific, and your go-to for someone who you're unfamiliar with but is at a relatively equal social and conversational standing.
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What is Sunbae in Korean?

Noun. sunbae (plural sunbaes) An upperclassman or senior, in the context of South Korea. quotations ▼ (South Korean idol fandom) An older or more experienced idol, viewed as a veteran, mentor, or predecessor.
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How can I call my lover?

44 Sweet, Romantic, and Quirky Nicknames for Your Partner
  • Babe. You can't go wrong with this staple. ...
  • Baby. "Baby" is another go-to nickname that will stick even after you have kids. ...
  • (My) Beloved. "My beloved" was once the most popular term of affection. ...
  • Darling. ...
  • Love. ...
  • Love Bug. ...
  • Lover. ...
  • Hot Stuff.
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What's a flirty name to call a girl?

Pumpkin, peanut, bubby, baby, babe, bae, honey, darling, sugar, sweetie, honeybunch…
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What are flirty nicknames?

Generally cute nicknames for your boyfriend
  • Boo.
  • Booboo Bear.
  • Sweetheart.
  • Baby Boy.
  • Baby/Babe.
  • Baby Love.
  • Boo Thang.
  • Love Bug.
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What is Korean slang for girlfriend?

The word for “girlfriend” in Korean is 여자친구 (yeojachingu). It is sometimes romanized as “yeoja chingu”. Like English, 여자친구 (yeojachingu) in Korean should generally only be used to refer to your partner. It is made up of two words: the word 여자 (yeoja) and 친구 (chingu).
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What is chagi in Korean?

Just like 여보 (yeobo), 자기 (jagi) and 자기야 (jagiya) are also spelled in different ways in English, such as “chagiya” or “chagi.” Nonetheless, they all mean “honey” in Korean.
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What does Nuna mean in Korean?

Using a kinship term: 언니 (eonni, "older sister" if speaker is female), 누나 (nuna, "older sister" if speaker is male), 오빠 (oppa, "older brother" if speaker is female), 형 (hyeong, "older brother" if speaker is male), 아줌마 (ajumma, "middle-aged woman"), 아주머니 (ajumeoni, also "middle aged woman" but more polite), 아저씨 (ajeossi ...
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How do you call a woman respectfully in Korean?

Use kinship terms, even to address someone who is not family: 언니 (eonni, "older sister"), used by females to address a slightly elder female. 누나 (nuna, "older sister"), used by males to address a slightly elder female.
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What is a Hoobae?

Noun. hoobae (plural hoobaes) An underclassman or junior, in the context of South Korea. quotations ▼ (South Korean idol fandom) A newer or less experienced idol.
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What is sweetheart in Korean?

Aein (애인) – “Sweetheart”
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Is it Unnie or Unni?

You can write “unnie” in Korean as 언니. The most common way to write 언니 in romanized English is “unnie.” If you follow the romanization rules, it is spelled “eonni.” Less commonly, you may also see the word written as “oni” or “uni.”
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What is Ahjussi?

The word "ahjussi" refers to a middle-aged man or uncle in South Korea.
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What does Ppoppo mean in Korean?

Noun. 뽀뽀 • (ppoppo) a kiss; smooch; peck (non-romantic) quotations ▼synonyms ▲ Synonyms: 키스 (kiseu, “romantic kiss”), 입맞춤 (immatchum)
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What is uppa in Korean?

Borrowed from Korean 오빠 (oppa, “elder brother or close elder male friend (of a female)”).
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Is it Noona or Nuna?

Noona vs.

Both mean the same thing, but “nuna” is the correct spelling according to romanization rules, while “noona” is more accurate according to how the word sounds. Nuna is technically right, while noona feels better.
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