Korean Dictionary
How to say "Propose marriage" in Korean
“Propose marriage” in Korean is 프로포즈 (pronounced "Peuposeu").
프로포즈
Peuposeu
Usage & Context
Asking someone to marry you. Proposals in Korea can be elaborate, often involving public setups, flowers, and sometimes surprise gatherings of friends and family. 결혼해 줄래요? (Will you marry me?) is the classic phrase. Marriage decisions in Korea often involve approval from both sets of parents.
Example Sentence
어떻게 프로포즈를 할지 너무 고민이에요.
I'm overthinking how to propose.
How to use 프로포즈 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Propose marriage” is 프로포즈, romanized as Peuposeu.
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 프로포즈.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'peu-ro-po-jeu' — 'peu' is a soft 'puh,' 'ro' rhymes with 'roh,' 'po' is 'poh,' and 'jeu' ends as 'juh.' It's a loanword from English.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
청혼
cheonghon
Traditional Sino-Korean term — formal, used in articles and serious contexts
Casual (반말)
프로포즈
peuropojeu
Casual, everyday term used in dating contexts
More Example Sentences
sharing exciting news with friends
어제 남자친구가 프로포즈 했어요!
My boyfriend proposed yesterday!
planning an engagement
프로포즈 반지 준비했어요.
I prepared a proposal ring.
discussing relationship dreams
로맨틱한 프로포즈를 받고 싶어요.
I want to receive a romantic proposal.
Cultural Context
Korean proposals (프로포즈) often involve dramatic gestures — rented event spaces, flower walls, flash mobs. The engagement ring culture is huge, with couples often posting 프로포즈 영상 (proposal videos) on social media. Traditionally, 청혼 was simpler and involved the families, but modern 프로포즈 borrows heavily from Western romantic conventions.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 프로포즈 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
프로포즈 받았어요!
I got proposed to!
프로포즈 할 거예요.
I'm going to propose.
프로포즈 준비 중이에요.
I'm preparing a proposal.
Related Expressions
청혼하다
cheonghonhada
to propose marriage (formal)
결혼하다
gyeolhonhada
to marry
약혼
yakhon
engagement
예비부부
yebibubu
couple preparing to wed
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