Which one should you use?
While 임신한 is the adjective form, you can use various phrases depending on the situation. For a more colloquial and softer way to say someone is pregnant, you can use the expression 뱃속에 아이가 있다, which literally means 'to have a baby in one's belly'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal situations, you can use 임신 중입니다 to state 'I am pregnant' or 'She is pregnant'. Another formal way to indicate pregnancy is 애를 가지고 있습니다, meaning 'I have a baby' or 'She is carrying a baby'. In informal settings, you may use 임신했어 to say 'I'm pregnant'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 임신한 is derived from the verb 임신하다, which is the most common way to express the state or action of being pregnant.
How do you pronounce it?
imsinhan
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the noun 임신 alone as a verb. To express the action or state of being pregnant, you must pair the noun with the verb 하다 to form 임신하다.
Did you know?
- In Korea, it is common to use the phrase 태몽 (taemong) to describe a 'conception dream' that a person had before finding out they were pregnant.
- In traditional Korean culture, a woman's behavior during pregnancy is guided by the concept of 태교 'taegyo', which is the practice of educating the fetus through the mother's thoughts and actions.
- In historical dramas, you might hear the term 회임 (hoeyim) instead of 임신, which was the specific term used for pregnancy within the royal palace.
Examples in context
- 제 어머니는 임신 중입니다.My mother is pregnant.
- 그녀는 애를 가지고 있습니다.She is pregnant.
- 나 임신했어!I'm pregnant!
- 임신한 여성을 도와주세요.imsinhan yeoseongeul dowajuseyo.Please help the pregnant woman.
- 임신한 친구를 위해 선물을 샀어요.imsinhan chingureul wihae seonmureul sasseoyo.I bought a gift for my pregnant friend.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo asks Subin about her friend's news.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 친구분이 임신한 게 맞아요?Subin-ssi, chingubuni imsinhan ge majayo?Subin, is it true that your friend is pregnant?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 맞아요. 정말 축하할 일이에요.Ne, majayo. Jeongmal chukahall irieyo.Yes, that's right. It is wonderful news.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 잘됐네요. 축하한다고 전해주세요.Jeongmal jaldwatneyo. Chukahandago jeonhaejuseyo.That's great. Please tell her congratulations.
- 수빈 Su-bin고마워요, 현우 씨. 꼭 전할게요.Gomawoyo, Hyunwoo-ssi. Kkok jeonhalgeyo.Thank you, Hyunwoo. I will definitely tell her.
