Korean · Family & People

아내

anae

Wife

Beginnernoun

Definition

The woman a man is married to.

Example

그는 아내와 부산에 살아요.

He lives in Busan with his wife.

Etymology

'아내' (anae) has roots in Middle Korean, referring to a wife, signifying the role of women within marriage.

How & Where It’s Used

'아내' is commonly used in both spoken and written instances, often in formal contexts when referring to a spouse.

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