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"I live with my parents" in Korean: 부모님과 살아요
부모님과 살아요bumonimgwa sarayo
I live with my parents in Korean is 부모님과 살아요 (bumonimgwa sarayo). 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
I live with my parents: starting the exchange
저는 부모님과 살아요.jeoneun bumonimgwa sarayo.
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How to pronounce 부모님과 살아요
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bumonimgwa sarayo
/pumonimkwa saɾajo/
부모님과 살아요 is read bumonimgwa sarayo. In 지금 부모님과 살아요, read the full phrase as jigeum bumonimgwa sarayo.
"I live with my parents" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 부모님과 살아요bumonimgwa sarayo | I live with my parents The inventory form for i live with my parents. | The inventory form for i live with my parents. |
| 지금 부모님과 살아요jigeum bumonimgwa sarayo | I live with my parents now 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents. | 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents. |
How to use 부모님과 살아요 in real life
- 1I live with my parents: starting the exchange
저는 부모님과 살아요.
jeoneun bumonimgwa sarayo.
I live with my parents.
부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
- 2I live with my parents: adding useful context
아직 부모님과 살아요.
ajik bumonimgwa sarayo.
I still live with my parents.
This sentence places 부모님과 살아요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I live with my parents: a different conversation
서울에서 부모님과 살아요.
seoureseo bumonimgwa sarayo.
I live with my parents in Seoul.
This sentence places 부모님과 살아요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 부모님과 살아요
Incorrect: 저는 부모님과 살아요이에요.
Correct: 저는 부모님과 살아요.
When practicing i live with my parents, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 저는 부모님과 살아요.
Incorrect: 저는 부모님과 살아요습니다.
Correct: 저는 부모님과 살아요.
When practicing i live with my parents, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 저는 부모님과 살아요.
Good to know
부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 부모님과 살아요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 부모님과 살아요.
jeoneun bumonimgwa sarayo.
I live with my parents.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아직 부모님과 살아요.
ajik bumonimgwa sarayo.
I still 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 "I live with my parents" in Korean
What does 부모님과 살아요 mean?
I live with my parents in Korean is 부모님과 살아요 (bumonimgwa sarayo). 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
When should I say 지금 부모님과 살아요?
부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
How does 지금 부모님과 살아요 differ from the basic expression?
지금 부모님과 살아요 means “I live with my parents now”. 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
Can I use 부모님과 살아요 in a full sentence?
저는 부모님과 살아요. means “I live with my parents.” 부모님과 uses 과 after the consonant-final noun; 우리 부모님 is common when referring to one’s own parents.
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