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How to say Friend in Korean: chin gu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Friend"?

친구 (chin-gu) friend is the standard everyday word for a friend.

Q2. What is "Best Friend" in Korean?

절친 (jeol-chin) best friend is the common short form for a very close friend.

Q3. How do you say "Close Friend"?

친한 친구 (chin-han chin-gu) means close friend.

EPS TOPIK: How to Say "Friend" in Korean

What does "친구 (chin-gu)" mean?

친구 (chin-gu) means "friend" – a person you know well and like.

Casual: 친구야 (chin-gu-ya) - Friends/family
Polite: 친구예요 (chin-gu-ye-yo) - Standard everyday
Formal: 친구입니다 (chin-gu-im-ni-da) - Official/respectful

Grammar Breakdown

친 (chin) = close / intimate
구 (gu) = person (from Chinese origin)
→ 친구 (chin-gu) = friend.

When to Use It

1. Talking about friends: "친구 만나러 가? (chin-gu man-na-reo ga?)" (Going to meet friends?).
2. Closest person: Using 절친 (jeol-chin) best friend.
3. Comfortable relationship: Saying 친한 친구 (chin-han chin-gu) close friend.

Real-Life Examples

친구 만나러 가? chin-gu man-na-reo ga?

Going to meet friends?

절친 생일이야. jeol-chin saeng-il-i-ya.

It's my best friend's birthday.

친한 친구랑 만날 거야. chin-han chin-gu-rang man-nal geo-ya.

I'm meeting my close friend.

Similar Expressions

• 절친 (jeol-chin) best friend
• 친한 친구 (chin-han chin-gu) close friend
• 오랜 친구 (o-raen chin-gu) long-time friend

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