Korean Dictionary
How to say "Girlfriend" in Korean
“Girlfriend” in Korean is 여자친구 (pronounced "Yeojachingu").
여자친구
Yeojachingu
Usage & Context
Literally means 'female friend.' Often shortened to '여친 (yeochin).' In Korea, couples celebrate monthly anniversaries and have matching couple items.
Example Sentence
제 여자친구를 소개할게요.
Let me introduce my girlfriend.
How to use 여자친구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Girlfriend” is 여자친구, romanized as Yeojachingu.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 여자친구.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'yeo-ja-chin-goo' — 'yeoja' flows as 'yuh-jah,' 'chin' rhymes with 'chin,' and 'gu' is a clean 'goo.'
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
여친
yeochin
Casual shortened form — very common among young Koreans
More Example Sentences
small talk
여자친구 있어요?
Do you have a girlfriend?
asking a friend for gift ideas
여친 선물 뭐 사지?
What should I get for my girlfriend's gift?
talking about a long relationship
여자친구랑 3년째 사귀고 있어요.
I've been dating my girlfriend for three years.
Cultural Context
여자친구 means specifically 'romantic girlfriend' — for a platonic female friend, Koreans just say 친구 (friend) and clarify gender if needed. The group name GFRIEND (여자친구) played on this ambiguity. Couples in Korea often dress in 커플룩 (matching outfits) for dates, especially on anniversaries.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 여자친구 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
여자친구 있어요?
Do you have a girlfriend?
우리 여친이에요.
This is my girlfriend.
여친 생겼어요.
I got a girlfriend.
Related Expressions
여친
yeochin
girlfriend (slang)
남자친구
namjachingu
boyfriend
커플
keopeul
couple
사귀다
sagwida
to date / go out with
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