여자친구(yeo-ja-chin-gu, yeojachingu)
'여자친구' means a female partner in a romantic relationship, the counterpart to '남자친구' (boyfriend).
Nuances
- Refers to a romantic female partner, not just a female friend.
- Commonly used in casual speech.
- Polite forms are needed in formal situations.
- Sometimes used jokingly.
When to use
Dating, Everyday conversation, Introductions, Dates
In context
'여자친구' is a noun used as subject or object in sentences. It is common in casual or everyday speech, and in formal contexts, polite forms like '여자친구분' are used.