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"Grandfather" in Korean: 할아버지
할아버지harabeoji
Grandfather in Korean is 할아버지 (harabeoji). 할아버지 is the Korean noun for grandfather; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 할아버지가 집에 계세요.je harabeojiga jibe gyeseyo.
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How to pronounce 할아버지
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harabeoji
/haɾapʌtɕi/
할아버지 (harabeoji) has 4 Hangul syllables. 할아버지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Grandfather" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 할아버지harabeoji | Grandfather Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 할아버지je harabeoji | my grandfather A useful combination with 할아버지. | A useful combination with 할아버지. |
| 할아버지를harabeojireul | Grandfather (as an object) Use 를 when 할아버지 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 할아버지 is the object of an action. |
How to use 할아버지 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 할아버지가 집에 계세요.
je harabeojiga jibe gyeseyo.
My grandfather is at home.
할아버지가 marks 할아버지 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
할아버지와 같이 왔어요.
harabeojiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my grandfather.
할아버지 appears in a complete sentence for grandfather.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 할아버지를 만나요.
oneul harabeojireul mannayo.
I am meeting my grandfather today.
할아버지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 할아버지
Incorrect: 제 할아버지이 집에 계세요.
Correct: 제 할아버지가 집에 계세요.
When practicing grandfather, use the correct particle or copula after 할아버지; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 할아버지이에요.
Correct: 할아버지예요.
When practicing grandfather, when identifying something as 할아버지, use 할아버지예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
할아버지 is the Korean noun for grandfather; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 할아버지 (je harabeoji) means my grandfather.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 할아버지
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 할아버지가 집에 계세요.
je harabeojiga jibe gyeseyo.
My grandfather is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
할아버지와 같이 왔어요.
harabeojiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my grandfather.
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 "Grandfather" in Korean
What does 할아버지 mean in Korean?
Grandfather in Korean is 할아버지 (harabeoji). 할아버지 is the Korean noun for grandfather; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 할아버지?
제 할아버지 (je harabeoji) means my grandfather. 할아버지 is the Korean noun for grandfather; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 할아버지?
The object form is 할아버지를 because 할아버지 ends in a vowel.
How is 할아버지 pronounced?
할아버지 (harabeoji) has 4 Hangul syllables. 할아버지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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