Korean Dictionary
How to say "Family photo" in Korean
“Family photo” in Korean is 가족 사진 (pronounced "Gajok sajin").
가족 사진
Gajok sajin
Usage & Context
A photograph of the entire family together. Korean families often take family photos for special occasions and celebrations.
Example Sentence
가족 사진을 찍었습니다.
We took a family photo.
How to use 가족 사진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Family photo” is 가족 사진, romanized as Gajok sajin.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
가족 (Gajok) is 'gah-joke'. 사진 (sajin) sounds like 'sah-jin' (like the name 'Jean'). So, 'Gah-joke sah-jin'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing sentiment about a displayed photo.
거실 벽에 걸린 가족 사진을 보면 마음이 따뜻해져요.
My heart feels warm when I see the family photo hanging on the living room wall.
Commemorating a special occasion.
결혼 10주년 기념으로 가족 사진을 새로 찍었어요.
We took a new family photo to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary.
Commenting on the mood of family pictures.
우리 가족 사진은 항상 웃는 얼굴이라 좋아요.
I like that our family photos always show smiling faces.
Cultural Context
Taking family photos, especially formal portraits, is a long-standing tradition in Korea. Many families visit professional studios for special occasions like a child's first birthday (돌잔치, doljanchi), wedding anniversaries, or just to update their family portrait. These photos are often proudly displayed in the living room, symbolizing family unity and cherished memories. With the rise of smartphones, more casual, everyday family photos are also common.
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Common Phrases
가족 사진을 찍다
To take a family photo
가족 사진을 보다
To look at a family photo
가족 사진 스튜디오
Family photo studio
Related Expressions
증명사진
jeungmyeongsajin
ID photo
단체 사진
danchae sajin
Group photo
사진첩
sajincheop
Photo album
기념사진
ginyeomsajin
Commemorative photo
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