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"Family" in Korean: 가족
가족gajok
Family in Korean is 가족 (gajok). 가족이 means family as a subject; 가족과 means with family. 부모님 names your parents respectfully.
A simple sentence
가족이 여기 있어요.gajogi yeogi isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 가족
Say it
gah-johk
/ka.dʑok/
가족 has two syllables, ga-jok. The final ㄱ closes as a k sound; avoid adding an English uh after it.
"Family" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가족gajok | family General noun. | General noun. |
| 가족과gajokgwa | with family 과 follows a consonant-final noun. | 과 follows a consonant-final noun. |
| 부모님bumonim | parents Respectful term for parents. | Respectful term for parents. |
How to use 가족 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
가족이 여기 있어요.
gajogi yeogi isseoyo.
My family is here.
이 marks the consonant-final noun as subject.
- 2An everyday situation
가족과 여행해요.
gajokgwa yeohaenghaeyo.
I travel with my family.
과 expresses with in this phrase.
- 3A useful question
가족이 몇 명이에요?
gajogi myeot myeongieyo?
How many people are in your family?
명 counts people.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가족
Incorrect: 가족가 있어요.
Correct: 가족이 있어요.
Use 이 after the consonant-ending 가족.
Incorrect: 가족와 여행해요.
Correct: 가족과 여행해요.
The with particle is 과 after a consonant.
Good to know
Kinship words in Korean carry information English often omits, such as which parent’s side a relative belongs to. 가족 is the broad word; exact relationship terms should be learned separately.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Talk about your family
Partner
가족이 몇 명이에요?
gajogi myeot myeongieyo?
How many people are in your family?
You
우리 가족은 네 명이에요.
uri gajogeun ne myeongieyo.
There are four people in my family.
Partner
가족과 같이 살아요?
gajokgwa gachi sarayo?
Do you live with your family?
You
네, 부모님과 살아요.
ne, bumonimgwa sarayo.
Yes, I live with my parents.
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 "Family" in Korean
What does gajok mean?
가족 means family. It names the family as a group.
How do I say my family?
우리 가족 is a common expression for my or our family. Korean often uses 우리 with close shared relationships.
How do I count family members?
Use a number with 명, such as 네 명 for four people.
Is bumonim another word for family?
부모님 means parents respectfully. It refers to a narrower relationship than 가족.
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