Korean · People & Family
"Nephew" in Korean: 조카
조카joka
Nephew in Korean is 조카 (joka). 조카 is a niece or nephew generally; 남자 조카 makes nephew explicit.
Talking about family
제 조카가 집에 있어요.je jokaga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 조카
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joka
/tɕokʰa/
조카 (joka) has 2 Hangul syllables. 조카 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Nephew" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 조카joka | Nephew Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 조카je joka | my nephew A useful combination with 조카. | A useful combination with 조카. |
| 조카를jokareul | Nephew (as an object) Use 를 when 조카 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 조카 is the object of an action. |
How to use 조카 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 조카가 집에 있어요.
je jokaga jibe isseoyo.
My nephew is at home.
조카가 marks 조카 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
조카와 같이 왔어요.
jokawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my nephew.
조카 appears in a complete sentence for nephew.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 조카를 만나요.
oneul jokareul mannayo.
I am meeting my nephew today.
조카를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 조카
Incorrect: 제 조카이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 조카가 집에 있어요.
When practicing nephew, use the correct particle or copula after 조카; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 조카이에요.
Correct: 조카예요.
When practicing nephew, when identifying something as 조카, use 조카예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
조카 is a niece or nephew generally; 남자 조카 makes nephew explicit. The combination 제 조카 (je joka) means my nephew.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 조카
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 조카가 집에 있어요.
je jokaga jibe isseoyo.
My nephew is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
조카와 같이 왔어요.
jokawa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my nephew.
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 "Nephew" in Korean
What does 조카 mean in Korean?
Nephew in Korean is 조카 (joka). 조카 is a niece or nephew generally; 남자 조카 makes nephew explicit.
How do I use 제 조카?
제 조카 (je joka) means my nephew. 조카 is a niece or nephew generally; 남자 조카 makes nephew explicit.
Which object particle goes after 조카?
The object form is 조카를 because 조카 ends in a vowel.
How is 조카 pronounced?
조카 (joka) has 2 Hangul syllables. 조카 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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