Korean Dictionary
How to say "Guarantor" in Korean
“Guarantor” in Korean is 보증인 (pronounced "Bojeung-in").
보증인
Bojeung-in
Usage & Context
A person who guarantees a loan. Guarantors are legally responsible if the borrower defaults.
Example Sentence
보증인이 되어 주세요.
Please be my guarantor.
How to use 보증인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Guarantor” is 보증인, romanized as Bojeung-in.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
보 (bo) is like 'bow' in 'bow and arrow'. 증 (jeung) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. 인 (in) is pronounced like 'in'. The pronunciation is smooth, with no strong stress on any particular syllable.
More Example Sentences
A friend explaining loan requirements.
은행에서 대출받으려면 보증인이 필요해요.
You need a guarantor to get a loan from the bank.
A parent warning their child about the risks.
보증인이 되면 채무자가 빚을 갚지 못할 경우 대신 갚아야 할 책임이 생겨요.
If you become a guarantor, you become responsible for repaying the debt if the debtor cannot.
An older person reminiscing about past economic hardships.
예전에는 보증인 때문에 가정이 파탄나는 경우가 많았어요.
In the past, many families were ruined because of guarantors.
Cultural Context
Being a '보증인' (guarantor) used to be a very common and often devastating practice in Korea, especially during times of economic hardship. Many K-dramas from the 80s and 90s feature plotlines where characters' lives are ruined because they stood as guarantors for friends or family. While regulations have tightened and it's less common now, the cultural memory of the risks associated with being a guarantor remains strong, making it a term that evokes caution and seriousness.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
보증인 서다
To stand as a guarantor
보증인 책임
Guarantor's responsibility
보증인 찾다
To find a guarantor
Related Expressions
보증
Bojeung
Guarantee
연대보증
Yeondae-bojeung
Joint guarantee
채무자
Chaemu-ja
Debtor
대출
Daechool
Loan
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