Korean Dictionary
How to say "Partnership" in Korean
“Partnership” in Korean is 파트너십 (pronounced "pateuneoship").
파트너십
pateuneoship
Usage & Context
A business relationship between two or more parties. Partnerships in Korea are based on mutual benefit and trust. They can be formal or informal arrangements.
Example Sentence
전략적 파트너십을 체결했습니다.
We established a strategic partnership.
How to use 파트너십 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Partnership” is 파트너십, romanized as pateuneoship.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 파트너십.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '파트너십' as 'paht-neu-ship'. '파' sounds like 'pa' in 'papa'. '트너' is a quick 'tuh-nuh' sound. '십' is like 'ship' in 'spaceship'.
More Example Sentences
Announcing a new business alliance for innovation.
저희는 새로운 기술 개발을 위해 전략적 파트너십을 맺었습니다.
We formed a strategic partnership for new technology development.
Reflecting on a successful, long-term working relationship.
오랜 시간 함께 일하며 굳건한 파트너십을 구축했어요.
Working together for a long time, we built a strong partnership.
Explaining the collaborative nature of a large-scale project.
이번 프로젝트는 여러 회사의 파트너십으로 진행됩니다.
This project is being carried out through a partnership of several companies.
Cultural Context
In Korean business culture, '파트너십' often implies a relationship built on deep trust and mutual benefit, extending beyond mere transactional agreements. It's common for companies to seek long-term '파트너십' rather than short-term collaborations, emphasizing loyalty and shared growth. This aligns with the broader Korean value of '정' (jeong), a deep sense of affection and attachment, which can also extend to business relationships.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 파트너십 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
전략적 파트너십
strategic partnership
파트너십을 맺다
to form a partnership
파트너십을 강화하다
to strengthen a partnership
Related Expressions
협력
hyeopnyeok
collaboration, cooperation
제휴
jehyu
alliance, affiliation
동반자 관계
dongbanja gwangye
companion relationship, partnership (more traditional)
공동 사업
gongdong saeop
joint venture
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