How to say wife in Korean

Korean: 부인[ bu-in ]

wife
wife부인

Meaning

부인 means “wife.” It is a polite, a little formal word for a married woman in relation to her husband. People often use it when talking about another person’s wife, and in daily life, 아내 is also common.

Example sentences

  1. 선생님의 부인이 오늘 학교에 왔어요.

    The teacher's wife came to the school today.

  2. 사장님 부인은 항상 친절해요.

    The boss’s wife is always nice.

  3. 그는 부인과 함께 공원에서 산책을 해요.

    He takes a walk in the park with his wife.

  4. 김 씨는 부인에게 전화를 해요.

    Mr. Kim calls his wife.