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.