Korean Family Titles
장인
jangin · Father-in-law (wife's father)
Relationship
my wife → her father
Who uses it
A husband, about his wife's father.
When you call them
Call him 장인어른 (janginneoreun) or 아버님.
When you talk about them
To others, 장인어른 or 장인.
Example
장인어른, 낚시 같이 가실래요?Father, would you like to go fishing together?
Based on the standard etiquette of the National Institute of Korean Language; families and regions vary.
Frequently asked questions
What does 장인 (jangin) mean in Korean?
장인 (jangin) means father-in-law (wife's father) — in family-tree terms, my wife → her father.
Who says 장인, and about whom?
A husband, about his wife's father.
How do you address your father-in-law (wife's father) in Korean?
Call him 장인어른 (janginneoreun) or 아버님.
How do you refer to your father-in-law (wife's father) when talking to others?
To others, 장인어른 or 장인.
What is an example sentence with 장인?
“장인어른, 낚시 같이 가실래요?” means “Father, would you like to go fishing together?”