Korean · Family & People
남편
nampyeon
Husband
Beginnernoun
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
남편은 엔지니어예요.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'남편' (nampyeon) comes from Middle Korean terms combining '남' for male and '편' for partner or side. It denotes a husband in relational contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'남편' is largely used in formal spoken and written contexts, especially within family discussions and marriage-related conversations.