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