Family plays a crucial role in Korean culture, and knowing the right words to describe relationships is essential. Here are 50 essential Korean words for family and relationships to help you communicate with ease.
가족 (Gajok) - Family
부모님 (Bumonim) - Parents
어머니 (Eomeoni) - Mother
아버지 (Abeoji) - Father
엄마 (Eomma) - Mom
아빠 (Appa) - Dad
형제 (Hyeongje) - Siblings
형 (Hyeong) - Older brother (for males)
오빠 (Oppa) - Older brother (for females)
누나 (Nuna) - Older sister (for males)
언니 (Eonni) - Older sister (for females)
남동생 (Namdongsaeng) - Younger brother
여동생 (Yeodongsaeng) - Younger sister
조부모님 (Jobumonim) - Grandparents
할아버지 (Harabeoji) - Grandfather
할머니 (Halmeoni) - Grandmother
손자 (Sonja) - Grandson
손녀 (Sonnyeo) - Granddaughter
삼촌 (Samchon) - Uncle (father's side)
외삼촌 (Oesamchon) - Uncle (mother's side)
고모 (Gomo) - Aunt (father's side)
이모 (Imo) - Aunt (mother's side)
조카 (Joka) - Nephew/Niece
시부모님 (Sibumonim) - Parents-in-law
시아버지 (Siabeoji) - Father-in-law (husband’s side)
시어머니 (Sieomeoni) - Mother-in-law (husband’s side)
장인 (Jangin) - Father-in-law (wife’s side)
장모 (Jangmo) - Mother-in-law (wife’s side)
형수 (Hyeongsu) - Older brother’s wife (for males)
올케 (Olke) - Older brother’s wife (for females)
제부 (Jebu) - Younger sister’s husband (for females)
매형 (Maehyeong) - Older sister’s husband (for males)
형님 (Hyeongnim) - Husband’s older brother (for wife)
처남 (Cheonam) - Wife’s brother
처제 (Cheoje) - Wife’s younger sister
부부 (Bubu) - Married couple
남편 (Nampyeon) - Husband
아내 (Anae) - Wife
신랑 (Sinlang) - Groom
신부 (Sinbu) - Bride
약혼자 (Yakhonja) - Fiancé(e)
자녀 (Janyeo) - Children
아들 (Adeul) - Son
딸 (Ttal) - Daughter
형제자매 (Hyeongje jamae) - Siblings
친척 (Chincheok) - Relatives
가족 모임 (Gajok moim) - Family gathering
부모님 사랑 (Bumonim sarang) - Parental love
유산 (Yusan) - Inheritance
가정 (Gajeong) - Household