Korean Dictionary
How to say "Couple" in Korean
“Couple” in Korean is 커플 (pronounced "keupul").
커플
keupul
Usage & Context
The word for a romantic couple. This term is frequently used in K-dramas when discussing relationships or when characters become a couple. It's important for understanding romantic plot development.
Example Sentence
우리 이제 커플이야!
We're a couple now!
How to use 커플 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Couple” is 커플, romanized as keupul.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 커플.
Pronunciation Guide
커 (keo) sounds like 'kuh' in 'cut' but with a slightly more open 'eo' vowel (like 'uh' in 'butter'). 플 (peul) sounds like 'pool' but with a soft 'p' and a 'eu' vowel (like the 'u' in 'putt' but shorter and more neutral). The stress is evenly distributed.
More Example Sentences
Pointing out an attractive couple in public.
저기 봐, 예쁜 커플이다!
Look over there, it's a pretty couple!
Celebrating a relationship milestone with a partner.
우리 벌써 100일 커플이야.
We're already a 100-day couple.
Discussing a K-drama plot with friends.
드라마 주인공들이 드디어 커플이 됐어.
The drama's main characters finally became a couple.
Cultural Context
커플 (keupul) is a direct loanword from English 'couple' and is widely used in Korea to refer to romantic partners. Korean couples often express their affection and relationship status through '커플템' (keopulteom - couple items), such as matching outfits, rings, or phone cases. Celebrating anniversaries like 100-day, 200-day, etc., is also a popular tradition. This term is ubiquitous in K-dramas, especially in romantic storylines, highlighting the importance of relationships in Korean popular culture.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 커플 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
커플룩
Couple look (matching outfits)
커플링
Couple ring
커플 여행
Couple trip
Related Expressions
연인
yeonin
Lovers, sweethearts (more romantic, poetic)
부부
bubu
Married couple
짝
jjak
Pair, partner (can be romantic or non-romantic)
솔로
sollo
Solo, single (antonym, loanword from English)
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