임신했어요
imsinhaesseoyo
The phrase "I am pregnant" in Korean is 임신했어요 (imsinhaesseoyo).
This phrase is used to inform others that a woman is expecting a baby. In Korean, the subject "I" (저/나) is often omitted from this phrase because the context makes it clear who is pregnant.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal setting, you can use 저는 임신했습니다. For a casual or informal setting with close friends, siblings or people younger than you, use 나 임신했어.
How do you pronounce it?
imsinhaesseoyo
Did you know?
- The term 태몽 (conception dream) is so culturally significant that the specific animal or object seen in the dream is often used to predict the baby's gender or future personality before the pregnancy is even confirmed.
- In traditional Korean culture, the word for pregnancy cravings 입덧 literally describes 'adding' or 'overlapping' to the mouth, reflecting the belief that the fetus is physically demanding specific foods.
- When a woman says 임신했어요, Koreans might respond by asking about 태교, a practice so ingrained that there are specialized 'fetus education' centers in South Korea.
Examples in context
- 저 임신했어요.jeo imsinhaesseoyo.I am pregnant.
- 사실 저 임신했어요.sasil jeo imsinhaesseoyo.Actually, I am pregnant.
Example conversation
A couple is talking at home about a surprise.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 왜 이렇게 기분이 좋아 보여요?Seoyeon ssi, wae ireoke gibuni joa boyeoyo?Seoyeon, why do you look so happy?
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 저 임신했어요!Dohyeon ssi, jeo imsinhaesseoyo!Dohyeon, I am pregnant!
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말요? 정말 축하해요!jeongmalyo? jeongmal chukhahaeyo!Really? Congratulations!
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워요. 정말 행복해요.gomawoyo. jeongmal haengbokhaeyo.Thank you. I am so happy.
