Korean · People & Family
"Mom" in Korean: 엄마
엄마eomma
Mom in Korean is 엄마 (eomma). 엄마 is mom, usually in a close family context; 어머니 offers a more respectful alternative.
Talking about family
제 엄마가 집에 있어요.je eommaga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 엄마
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eomma
/ʌmma/
엄마 (eomma) has 2 Hangul syllables. 엄마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Mom" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 엄마eomma | Mom Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 엄마je eomma | my mom A useful combination with 엄마. | A useful combination with 엄마. |
| 엄마를eommareul | Mom (as an object) Use 를 when 엄마 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 엄마 is the object of an action. |
How to use 엄마 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 엄마가 집에 있어요.
je eommaga jibe isseoyo.
My mom is at home.
엄마가 marks 엄마 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
엄마와 같이 왔어요.
eommawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my mom.
엄마 appears in a complete sentence for mom.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 엄마를 만나요.
oneul eommareul mannayo.
I am meeting my mom today.
엄마를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 엄마
Incorrect: 제 엄마이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 엄마가 집에 있어요.
When practicing mom, use the correct particle or copula after 엄마; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 엄마이에요.
Correct: 엄마예요.
When practicing mom, when identifying something as 엄마, use 엄마예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
엄마 is mom, usually in a close family context; 어머니 offers a more respectful alternative. The combination 제 엄마 (je eomma) means my mom.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 엄마
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 엄마가 집에 있어요.
je eommaga jibe isseoyo.
My mom is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
엄마와 같이 왔어요.
eommawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my mom.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mom" in Korean
What does 엄마 mean in Korean?
Mom in Korean is 엄마 (eomma). 엄마 is mom, usually in a close family context; 어머니 offers a more respectful alternative.
How do I use 제 엄마?
제 엄마 (je eomma) means my mom. 엄마 is mom, usually in a close family context; 어머니 offers a more respectful alternative.
Which object particle goes after 엄마?
The object form is 엄마를 because 엄마 ends in a vowel.
How is 엄마 pronounced?
엄마 (eomma) has 2 Hangul syllables. 엄마 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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