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TOPIK 4noun

장인

jangin

장인이 · 장인을

father-in-law (wife's father)

Example

장인어른께서 낚시를 정말 좋아하세요.

My father-in-law really loves fishing.

Word parts

장 elder인 person

Literally 'elder person'. Homonym warning: another 장인 means 'craftsman'.

Good to know

When talking to or about him politely, say 장인어른.