Essential Korean Dating Slang — 남사친/여사친 (Namsachin/Yeosachin) Meaning, Examples & Practice
- Lee Serene
- Jul 8, 2025
- 2 min read
💖 남사친/여사친 (Namsachin/Yeosachin)
🔤 Meaning
남사친 is short for ‘남자 사람 친구’ (male friend) and 여사친 is short for ‘여자 사람 친구’ (female friend). They refer to a close friend of the opposite gender without romantic involvement.
🗣️ Example Sentences
“그 애는 그냥 남사친이야.”(He’s just a male friend.)
“여사친이랑 영화 보러 갈 거야.”(I’m going to watch a movie with my female friend.)
“남사친이랑 같이 밥 먹었어.”(I had lunch with my male friend.)
“그 사람은 그냥 여사친일 뿐이야.”(That person is just a female friend.)
“남사친이랑 친하긴 해도 연애 감정은 없어.”
(I’m close with my male friend, but there’s no romantic feeling.)
💬 Short Dialogue
A: “그 사람이랑 무슨 사이야?”
(What’s going on
between you and that guy?)
B: “아니야, 그냥 남사친이야.”
(No, he’s just a male friend.)
🎤 Free Talking Questions
Practice speaking using ‘남사친’ and ‘여사친’ with these questions:
남사친/여사친이 있어서 좋았던 순간은 언제였나요?
(When was a time you were grateful to have a male/female friend?)
남사친이나 여사친이 있나요? 어떤 사이인가요?
(Do you have a male or female friend? What’s your relationship like?)
남사친/여사친이 연애 상대가 될 수 있다고 생각하나요?
(Do you think a male/female friend can become a romantic partner?)
남사친/여사친과 함께 가장 즐거웠던 경험을 말해 보세요.
(Talk about a fun memory with a male or female friend.)
남사친/여사친과 이성적으로 발전할 가능성이 있다고 생각하나요?
(Do you think a friendship with the opposite sex can develop into something romantic?)
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