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TOPIK 3noun

배우자

baeuja

배우자가 · 배우자를

spouse, husband or wife

Example

이 서류에 배우자 이름도 써 주세요.

Please also write your spouse's name on this form.

Word parts

배 pair우 mate자 person

Literally 'the person paired with you'; a formal word for husband or wife.

Good to know

Watch out: 배우자! can also mean 'Let's learn!' (배우다 + -자).