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기혼

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '기혼' (gihon) specifically refers to someone who is married. It is often used in formal or neutral contexts to describe marital status, such as in surveys, official documents, or social discussions.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '기혼' paired with '미혼' (mihon), meaning 'unmarried,' to distinguish between marital statuses. For example, '기혼 여성' means 'married woman,' while '미혼 여성' means 'unmarried woman.'

Collocations and Patterns

  • 기혼자 (gihonja): married person; commonly used in formal speech.
  • 기혼 여성/남성: married woman/man; used to specify gender and marital status.
  • 기혼 여부 (gihon yeobu): marital status; often used in questionnaires or official forms.

Register and Politeness

'기혼' is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in written or official language rather than casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '기혼' with verbs related to marriage like '결혼하다' (to marry). Remember, '기혼' is an adjective describing the state of being married, not the action of marrying.

Example Sentences

그는 기혼자라서 데이트를 할 수 없어요.

Geuneun gihonjaraeseo deiteureul hal su eopseoyo.

He is married, so he can't go on a date.

기혼 여성과 미혼 여성의 생활 방식은 다를 수 있어요.

Gihon yeoseonggwa mihon yeoseongui saenghwal bangsigeun dareul su isseoyo.

The lifestyles of married women and unmarried women can be different.

기혼자임을 밝히는 것이 중요한 경우가 많아요.

Gihonjaim-eul balkhineun geosi jungyohan gyeonguga manhayo.

There are many cases where it is important to disclose that one is married.