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약혼

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Meaning and Usage

The word '약혼' (yakhon) specifically refers to the state or act of engagement, the formal agreement to marry someone. It is a noun used in contexts related to relationships and marriage.

Common Contexts

'약혼' is often used when talking about the period between deciding to marry and the actual wedding. It can refer to the engagement ceremony, the engagement ring, or the engagement period itself.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 약혼식 (engagement ceremony): the formal event celebrating the engagement.
  • 약혼 반지 (engagement ring): the ring exchanged or given during the engagement.
  • 약혼을 하다 (to get engaged): the action of becoming engaged.

Register and Usage Notes

'약혼' is a formal and standard term, suitable for both spoken and written Korean. It is commonly used in news, announcements, and formal conversations about relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '약혼' with '결혼' (marriage). Remember, '약혼' is the engagement phase before marriage, not the marriage itself.

Example Sentences

그들은 지난주에 약혼식을 올렸어요.

Geudeureun jinanju-e yakhonsigeul ollyeosseoyo.

They held their engagement ceremony last week.

약혼을 하면 결혼 준비를 시작하게 돼요.

Yakhoneul hamyeon gyeolhon junbireul sijakhage dwaeyo.

Once engaged, you start preparing for the wedding.

약혼 반지를 교환하는 전통이 있어요.

Yakhon banjireul gyohwanhaneun jeontongi isseoyo.

There is a tradition of exchanging engagement rings.