When to use spouse in Korean

When to use it

A spouse is the person you are married to, such as your husband or wife. In Korean, 배우자 is a polite and common word used in forms, introductions, and daily conversation. You can use it when talking about your married partner in a respectful way.

Example sentences

1. 제 배우자는 요리를 잘해요.

   My spouse cooks well.

2. 배우자와 같이 장을 봐요.

   I go grocery shopping with my spouse.

3. 오늘 배우자와 공원에 갔어요.

   Today I went to the park with my spouse.

4. 여행 신청서에 배우자 이름을 썼어요.

   I wrote my spouse's name on the travel application.

5. 제 배우자는 지금 집에 있어요.

   My spouse is at home now.

6. 친구들이 제 배우자를 만나고 싶어 해요.

   My friends want to meet my spouse.