Family in Korean
If you're traveling in Korea there's bound to be a time when you'll talk about your family. Imagine describing to a native Korean speaker who your family is made up of. After this lesson you'll be able to.
In today’s free lesson we're going to learn how to talk about family in Korean. Practice these family names out loud so you can sound natural when talking to a native Korean speaker!
After this lesson you'll be an expert of family in Korean!
Resources for further reading:
How to pronounce your family in Korean...
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가족
gajok
family
부모님
bumonim
Parents
아버지
abeoji
Father
아빠
appa
Dad
어머니
eomeoni
Mother
엄마
umma
Mom
조부모님
jobumonim
Grandparents
할머니
halmeoni
Grandmother
할아버지
harabeoji
Grandfather
언니
eonni
Older sister (if you are a girl)
누나
nuna
Older sister (if you are a boy)
오빠
oppa
Older brother (if you are a girl)
형
hyeong
Older brother (if you are a boy)
남동생
namdongsaeng
Younger brother
여동생
yeodongsaeng
Younger sister
우리 언니는 부산에 살아요.
Uri eonni neun busane sarayo.
My sister lives in Busan.
우리 오빠는 키가 커요.
uri oppa neun kiga keoyo.
My brother is tall.
부인
buin
Wife
남편
nampyeon
Husband
남자친구
namjachingu
Boyfriend
여자친구
yeojachingu
Girlfriend
친척
chincheok
Relatives
사촌
sachon
Cousin
That's it for this lesson.
Here are a few recommended Korean lessons to try next!
- Looking for popular entertainment for going out in Korean? Check out this lesson.
- Talking about your health in Korean.
- Break the ice by talking about your hobbies in Korean.
Anyoung hee gaseyo!
Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean
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