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"Granddaughter" in Korean: 손녀
손녀sonnyeo
Granddaughter in Korean is 손녀 (sonnyeo). 손녀 is the Korean noun for granddaughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 손녀가 집에 있어요.je sonnyeoga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 손녀
Say it
sonnyeo
/sonnjʌ/
손녀 (sonnyeo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 손녀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Granddaughter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 손녀sonnyeo | Granddaughter Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 손녀je sonnyeo | my granddaughter A useful combination with 손녀. | A useful combination with 손녀. |
| 손녀를sonnyeoreul | Granddaughter (as an object) Use 를 when 손녀 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 손녀 is the object of an action. |
How to use 손녀 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 손녀가 집에 있어요.
je sonnyeoga jibe isseoyo.
My granddaughter is at home.
손녀가 marks 손녀 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
손녀와 같이 왔어요.
sonnyeowa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my granddaughter.
손녀 appears in a complete sentence for granddaughter.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 손녀를 만나요.
oneul sonnyeoreul mannayo.
I am meeting my granddaughter today.
손녀를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 손녀
Incorrect: 제 손녀이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 손녀가 집에 있어요.
When practicing granddaughter, use the correct particle or copula after 손녀; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 손녀이에요.
Correct: 손녀예요.
When practicing granddaughter, when identifying something as 손녀, use 손녀예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
손녀 is the Korean noun for granddaughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 손녀 (je sonnyeo) means my granddaughter.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 손녀
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 손녀가 집에 있어요.
je sonnyeoga jibe isseoyo.
My granddaughter is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
손녀와 같이 왔어요.
sonnyeowa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my granddaughter.
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 "Granddaughter" in Korean
What does 손녀 mean in Korean?
Granddaughter in Korean is 손녀 (sonnyeo). 손녀 is the Korean noun for granddaughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 손녀?
제 손녀 (je sonnyeo) means my granddaughter. 손녀 is the Korean noun for granddaughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 손녀?
The object form is 손녀를 because 손녀 ends in a vowel.
How is 손녀 pronounced?
손녀 (sonnyeo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 손녀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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