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신혼

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Meaning and Usage

The word '신혼' specifically refers to the period just after marriage, typically describing newlywed couples or the early stage of married life. It is often used in contexts related to marriage, such as '신혼 부부' (newlywed couple) or '신혼여행' (honeymoon).

Common Collocations

  • 신혼 부부: newlywed couple, used to describe couples who have recently married.
  • 신혼여행: honeymoon, a trip taken by newlyweds.
  • 신혼 기간: the newlywed period, the early phase of marriage.

Usage Notes

'신혼' is a noun and is usually combined with other nouns to specify the context. It carries a positive and intimate connotation, often associated with happiness and adjustment in early married life. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '신혼' with just '혼인' (marriage) or '결혼' (marriage), but '신혼' specifically emphasizes the early stage after marriage, not the act of marrying itself. Use '신혼' when referring to the newlywed phase or related experiences.

Example Sentences

신혼 부부는 첫 집을 꾸미느라 바쁘다.

Sinhon bubu neun cheot jibeul kkumineura bappeuda.

The newlywed couple is busy decorating their first home.

신혼여행으로 제주도에 다녀왔다.

Sinhon yeohaeng euro Jejudo e danyeowatta.

We went to Jeju Island for our honeymoon.

신혼 기간에는 서로를 더 잘 이해하려고 노력한다.

Sinhon giganeneun seororeul deo jal ihaeryeogo noryeokhanda.

During the newlywed period, they try harder to understand each other.