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What Does "waipeu" (와이프) Mean in Korean?

Wife (loanword from English) — the hidden emotional layer and cultural context behind it, not just the dictionary translation.

Meaning

와이프

waipeu

Wife (loanword from English)

EMOTIONAL INTENSITY3/10
😊 Mild

Real Feeling

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What Koreans really mean

Use 와이프 in casual conversations with friends, family, or colleagues when referring to your own wife or someone else's wife in an informal setting. It's common in contemporary dramas, variety shows, and general daily interactions.

How It's Used

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