Korean: Family & Relationship Terms
Korean family terminology — the extensive system of kinship terms and age-based language.
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What are the polite and casual terms for 'Father' in Korean?
The polite term is 'Abeoji' (아버지) and the casual term is 'Appa' (아빠).
What are the polite and casual terms for 'Mother' in Korean?
The polite term is 'Eomeoni' (어머니) and the casual term is 'Eomma' (엄마).
What is the general term for a younger sibling, regardless of gender?
The term is 'Dongsaeng' (동생).
What are the terms for 'Grandfather' and 'Grandmother' in Korean?
Grandfather is 'Harabeoji' (할아버지) and Grandmother is 'Halmeoni' (할머니).
If you are a male, what do you call your older brother?
A male calls his older brother 'Hyeong' (형).
If you are a female, what do you call your older brother?
A female calls her older brother 'Oppa' (오빠).
If you are a male, what do you call your older sister?
A male calls his older sister 'Nuna' (누나).
If you are a female, what do you call your older sister?
A female calls her older sister 'Eonni' (언니).
How do you specifically say 'younger brother' and 'younger sister' in Korean?
Younger brother is 'Nam-dongsaeng' (남동생) and younger sister is 'Yeo-dongsaeng' (여동생).
What are the common terms for 'Husband' and 'Wife' in Korean?
Husband is 'Nampyeon' (남편) and Wife is 'Anae' (아내).
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