Family & Friends Vocabulary in Korean

Connect more naturally with Family & Friends Vocabulary in Korean. Learn essential words for relatives, relationships, and everyday interactions.

Talking about family, friendships, and social connections is a big part of everyday Korean conversation. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll reinforce these Korean terms over time and use them confidently in real conversations.

Below is a preview set of Family & Friends vocabulary in Korean, selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word learning library.

1. Family Member

Use these Korean words to describe people in your immediate and extended family.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

가족

gajok

Family

아버지

abeoji

Father

어머니

eomeoni

Mother

부모님

bumonim

Parents

hyeong

Older brother (for males)

오빠

oppa

Older brother (for females)

누나

nuna

Older sister (for males)

언니

eonni

Older sister (for females)

동생

dongsaeng

Younger sibling

할아버지

harabeoji

Grandfather

할머니

halmeoni

Grandmother

삼촌

samchon

Uncle

이모

imo

Aunt (maternal)

2. Family Type

These words help you explain different types of families and living arrangements.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

대가족

daegajok

Extended family

핵가족

haekgajok

Nuclear family

한부모 가족

hanbumo gajok

Single-parent family

부부

bubu

Married couple

형제자매

hyeongje-jamae

Siblings

외가

oega

Mother’s side

친가

chinga

Father’s side

독신

doksin

Single person

신혼부부

sinhon-bubu

Newlyweds

입양 가족

ibyang gajok

Adoptive family

3. Romantic Relationship

Use these vocabulary items to talk about love and romantic connections.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

사랑

sarang

Love

연인

yeonin

Lover / partner

남자친구

namjachingu

Boyfriend

여자친구

yeojachingu

Girlfriend

데이트

deiteu

Date

결혼

gyeolhon

Marriage

약혼

yakhon

Engagement

이별

ibyeol

Break-up

첫사랑

cheotsarang

First love

고백하다

gobaekhada

Confess feelings

4. Social Relationship

These terms help you discuss friendships, colleagues, and social circles.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

친구

chingu

Friend

베스트프렌드

beseuteu-peurenjeu

Best friend

동료

dongnyo

Colleague

이웃

iut

Neighbor

선배

seonbae

Senior (in school/work)

후배

hubae

Junior (in school/work)

아는 사람

aneun saram

Acquaintance

팀원

timwon

Team member

사회생활

sahoe saenghwal

Social life

파트너

pateuneo

Partner (general)

5. Describe Relationship

Use these expressions to describe the quality of relationships in Korean.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

친하다

chinhada

To be close

멀어지다

meoreojida

Grow apart

믿다

mitda

Trust

존중하다

jonjunghada

Respect

이해하다

ihaehada

Understand

화해하다

hwahaehada

Make up / reconcile

싸우다

ssaunda

To fight / argue

챙기다

chaenggida

Take care of

의지하다

uijihada

Rely on

함께하다

hamkkehada

Be together

6. Celebration & Party

These words help you talk about celebrations and festive gatherings.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

축제

chukje

Festival

파티

pati

Party

생일

saeng-il

Birthday

결혼식

gyeolhonsik

Wedding ceremony

연회

yeonhoe

Banquet

모임

moim

Gathering

기념일

ginyeom-il

Anniversary

초대하다

chodaehada

Invite

참석하다

chamseokhada

Attend

선물

seonmul

Gift

7. Wish & Congratulation

Use these Korean expressions to congratulate someone or send warm wishes.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

축하합니다

chukahamnida

Congratulations

행복하세요

haengbokhaseyo

Be happy

잘 되길 바라요

jal dwegil barayo

I hope it goes well

행운을 빌어요

haengun-eul bireoyo

Wish you luck

새해 복 많이 받으세요

saehae bok mani badeuseyo

Happy New Year

생일 축하해요

saeng-il chukahaeyo

Happy birthday

건강하세요

geonganghaseyo

Stay healthy

성공하세요

seonggonghaseyo

Wish you success

즐거운 하루 보내세요

jeulgeoun haru bonaeseyo

Have a great day

감사드립니다

gamsadeurimnida

Thank you sincerely

These seven Korean vocabulary categories help you discuss family, friendships, dating, celebrations, and well-wishes naturally. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll remember these expressions effortlessly and speak warmly in real-life conversations.

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