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"Mother" in Korean: 어머니
어머니eomeoni
Mother in Korean is 어머니 (eomeoni). 어머니 is a respectful word for mother; 엄마 is the familiar family word.
Talking about family
제 어머니가 집에 계세요.je eomeoniga jibe gyeseyo.
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How to pronounce 어머니
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eomeoni
/ʌmʌni/
어머니 (eomeoni) has 3 Hangul syllables. 어머니 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Mother" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어머니eomeoni | Mother Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 어머니je eomeoni | my mother A useful combination with 어머니. | A useful combination with 어머니. |
| 어머니를eomeonireul | Mother (as an object) Use 를 when 어머니 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 어머니 is the object of an action. |
How to use 어머니 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 어머니가 집에 계세요.
je eomeoniga jibe gyeseyo.
My mother is at home.
어머니가 marks 어머니 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
어머니와 같이 왔어요.
eomeoniwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my mother.
어머니 appears in a complete sentence for mother.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 어머니를 만나요.
oneul eomeonireul mannayo.
I am meeting my mother today.
어머니를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어머니
Incorrect: 제 어머니이 집에 계세요.
Correct: 제 어머니가 집에 계세요.
When practicing mother, use the correct particle or copula after 어머니; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 어머니이에요.
Correct: 어머니예요.
When practicing mother, when identifying something as 어머니, use 어머니예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
어머니 is a respectful word for mother; 엄마 is the familiar family word. The combination 제 어머니 (je eomeoni) means my mother.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 어머니
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 어머니가 집에 계세요.
je eomeoniga jibe gyeseyo.
My mother is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어머니와 같이 왔어요.
eomeoniwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my mother.
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 "Mother" in Korean
What does 어머니 mean in Korean?
Mother in Korean is 어머니 (eomeoni). 어머니 is a respectful word for mother; 엄마 is the familiar family word.
How do I use 제 어머니?
제 어머니 (je eomeoni) means my mother. 어머니 is a respectful word for mother; 엄마 is the familiar family word.
Which object particle goes after 어머니?
The object form is 어머니를 because 어머니 ends in a vowel.
How is 어머니 pronounced?
어머니 (eomeoni) has 3 Hangul syllables. 어머니 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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