Korean · People & Family
"Dad" in Korean: 아빠
아빠appa
Dad in Korean is 아빠 (appa). 아빠 is dad, usually in a close family context; 아버지 offers a more respectful alternative.
Talking about family
제 아빠가 집에 있어요.je appaga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 아빠
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appa
/ap͈a/
아빠 (appa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아빠 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Dad" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아빠appa | Dad Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 아빠je appa | my dad A useful combination with 아빠. | A useful combination with 아빠. |
| 아빠를appareul | Dad (as an object) Use 를 when 아빠 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 아빠 is the object of an action. |
How to use 아빠 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 아빠가 집에 있어요.
je appaga jibe isseoyo.
My dad is at home.
아빠가 marks 아빠 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
아빠와 같이 왔어요.
appawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my dad.
아빠 appears in a complete sentence for dad.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 아빠를 만나요.
oneul appareul mannayo.
I am meeting my dad today.
아빠를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아빠
Incorrect: 제 아빠이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 아빠가 집에 있어요.
When practicing dad, use the correct particle or copula after 아빠; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 아빠이에요.
Correct: 아빠예요.
When practicing dad, when identifying something as 아빠, use 아빠예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
아빠 is dad, usually in a close family context; 아버지 offers a more respectful alternative. The combination 제 아빠 (je appa) means my dad.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 아빠
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제 아빠가 집에 있어요.
je appaga jibe isseoyo.
My dad is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아빠와 같이 왔어요.
appawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my dad.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dad" in Korean
What does 아빠 mean in Korean?
Dad in Korean is 아빠 (appa). 아빠 is dad, usually in a close family context; 아버지 offers a more respectful alternative.
How do I use 제 아빠?
제 아빠 (je appa) means my dad. 아빠 is dad, usually in a close family context; 아버지 offers a more respectful alternative.
Which object particle goes after 아빠?
The object form is 아빠를 because 아빠 ends in a vowel.
How is 아빠 pronounced?
아빠 (appa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아빠 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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