What does 친한 친구 mean?
친한 친구 means "A close friend." in Korean.
How it works here
‘친한’ modifies ‘친구’ (friend), indicating a close relationship rather than merely an acquaintance. Adding -잖아요 gives it a tone of confirming a fact already known.
Key expression
친한 친구
A very close friend
This noun phrase emphasizes closeness in the surrounding context. It feels closer than simply ‘친구’ and naturally conveys intimacy without requiring additional modifiers.
When it's used
Used to describe someone as a friend with whom one has a long-standing, trusting, and comfortable relationship.
The line
그리고 일단 친한 친구잖아요
And, to begin with, we’re close friends.
The speaker naturally explains the intimacy of a long-standing friendship.
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More examples
저 사람은 내 친한 친구라서 뭐든 편하게 말할 수 있어.
That person is a close friend of mine, so I can talk freely about anything.
우리는 친한 친구끼리 서로 비밀도 잘 지켜.
As close friends, we are good at keeping each other’s secrets.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
친한 친구
그리고 일단 친한 친구잖아요
And, to begin with, we’re close friends.
- Introducing someone as a stranger you just met.
- Naturally introducing someone as a close friend you have known for a long time.
- Addressing a workplace supervisor respectfully.
Show the answer
Naturally introducing someone as a close friend you have known for a long time.
a very close friend. This noun phrase emphasizes closeness in the surrounding context. It feels closer than simply ‘친구’ and naturally conveys intimacy without requiring additional modifiers.
Other words in this line
- 그리고
- And
- 일단
- For now; first of all
- 친하다
- To be close and informal with someone
- 친구
- Friend; companion
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