Korean · People & Family
"Relative" in Korean: 친척
친척chincheok
Relative in Korean is 친척 (chincheok). 친척 is the Korean noun for relative; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 친척이 집에 있어요.je chincheogi jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 친척
Say it
chincheok
/tɕʰintɕʰʌk̚/
친척 (chincheok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 친척 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Relative" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 친척chincheok | Relative Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 친척je chincheok | my relative A useful combination with 친척. | A useful combination with 친척. |
| 친척을chincheogeul | Relative (as an object) Use 을 when 친척 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 친척 is the object of an action. |
How to use 친척 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 친척이 집에 있어요.
je chincheogi jibe isseoyo.
My relative is at home.
친척이 marks 친척 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
친척과 같이 왔어요.
chincheokgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my relative.
친척 appears in a complete sentence for relative.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 친척을 만나요.
oneul chincheogeul mannayo.
I am meeting my relative today.
친척을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 친척
Incorrect: 제 친척가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 친척이 집에 있어요.
When practicing relative, use the correct particle or copula after 친척; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 친척예요.
Correct: 친척이에요.
When practicing relative, when identifying something as 친척, use 친척이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
친척 is the Korean noun for relative; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 친척 (je chincheok) means my relative.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 친척
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 친척이 집에 있어요.
je chincheogi jibe isseoyo.
My relative is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
친척과 같이 왔어요.
chincheokgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my relative.
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 "Relative" in Korean
What does 친척 mean in Korean?
Relative in Korean is 친척 (chincheok). 친척 is the Korean noun for relative; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 친척?
제 친척 (je chincheok) means my relative. 친척 is the Korean noun for relative; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 친척?
The object form is 친척을 because 친척 ends in a consonant.
How is 친척 pronounced?
친척 (chincheok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 친척 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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