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Understanding family and relationship-related vocabulary is essential for meaningful conversations in any language. This guide provides 50 essential Korean words that will help you talk about family members, relationships, and social connections.
Immediate Family Members
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가족 (Gajok) - Family
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부모님 (Bumonim) - Parents
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아버지 (Abeoji) - Father
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어머니 (Eomeoni) - Mother
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형 (Hyeong) - Older brother (for males)
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오빠 (Oppa) - Older brother (for females)
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누나 (Nuna) - Older sister (for males)
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언니 (Eonni) - Older sister (for females)
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남동생 (Namdongsaeng) - Younger brother
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여동생 (Yeodongsaeng) - Younger sister
Extended Family Members
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할아버지 (Harabeoji) - Grandfather
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할머니 (Halmeoni) - Grandmother
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삼촌 (Samchon) - Uncle
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고모 (Gomo) - Aunt (father's side)
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이모 (Imo) - Aunt (mother's side)
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사촌 (Sachon) - Cousin
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조카 (Joka) - Nephew/Niece
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손자 (Sonja) - Grandson
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손녀 (Son-nyeo) - Granddaughter
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친척 (Chincheok) - Relatives
Marital and Romantic Relationships
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배우자 (Baeuja) - Spouse
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남편 (Nampyeon) - Husband
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아내 (Anae) - Wife
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약혼자 (Yakhonja) - Fiancé/Fiancée
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애인 (Aein) - Lover/Partner
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여자친구 (Yeojachingu) - Girlfriend
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남자친구 (Namjachingu) - Boyfriend
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연인 (Yeonin) - Romantic partner
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결혼 (Gyeolhon) - Marriage
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이혼 (Ihon) - Divorce
Social and Friendship Terms
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친구 (Chingu) - Friend
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절친 (Jeolchin) - Best friend
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동료 (Dongnyo) - Colleague
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선배 (Seonbae) - Senior (at work/school)
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후배 (Hubae) - Junior (at work/school)
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동창 (Dongchang) - Schoolmate
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이웃 (Iut) - Neighbor
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친한 사람 (Chinhan saram) - Close person
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상사 (Sangsa) - Boss
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부하 직원 (Buha jigwon) - Subordinate
Other Relationship Terms
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가족 모임 (Gajok moim) - Family gathering
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친밀한 (Chinmilhan) - Intimate
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관계 (Gwangye) - Relationship
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사랑 (Sarang) - Love
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우정 (Ujeong) - Friendship
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존경 (Jongyeong) - Respect
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배려 (Baeryeo) - Consideration
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신뢰 (Sinroe) - Trust
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책임 (Chaegim) - Responsibility
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유대감 (Yudaegam) - Bond/Connection