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"Siblings" in Korean: 형제자매
형제자매hyeongjejamae
Siblings in Korean is 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae). 형제자매 is the Korean noun for siblings; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 형제자매가 집에 있어요.je hyeongjejamaega jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 형제자매
Say it
hyeongjejamae
/hjʌŋtɕetɕamɛ/
형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) has 4 Hangul syllables. 형제자매 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Siblings" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 형제자매hyeongjejamae | Siblings Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 형제자매je hyeongjejamae | my siblings A useful combination with 형제자매. | A useful combination with 형제자매. |
| 형제자매를hyeongjejamaereul | Siblings (as an object) Use 를 when 형제자매 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 형제자매 is the object of an action. |
How to use 형제자매 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 형제자매가 집에 있어요.
je hyeongjejamaega jibe isseoyo.
My siblings are at home.
형제자매가 marks 형제자매 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
형제자매와 같이 왔어요.
hyeongjejamaewa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my siblings.
형제자매 appears in a complete sentence for siblings.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 형제자매를 만나요.
oneul hyeongjejamaereul mannayo.
I am meeting my siblings today.
형제자매를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 형제자매
Incorrect: 제 형제자매이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 형제자매가 집에 있어요.
When practicing siblings, use the correct particle or copula after 형제자매; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 형제자매이에요.
Correct: 형제자매예요.
When practicing siblings, when identifying something as 형제자매, use 형제자매예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
형제자매 is the Korean noun for siblings; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 형제자매 (je hyeongjejamae) means my siblings.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 형제자매
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 형제자매가 집에 있어요.
je hyeongjejamaega jibe isseoyo.
My siblings are at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
형제자매와 같이 왔어요.
hyeongjejamaewa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my siblings.
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 "Siblings" in Korean
What does 형제자매 mean in Korean?
Siblings in Korean is 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae). 형제자매 is the Korean noun for siblings; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 형제자매?
제 형제자매 (je hyeongjejamae) means my siblings. 형제자매 is the Korean noun for siblings; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 형제자매?
The object form is 형제자매를 because 형제자매 ends in a vowel.
How is 형제자매 pronounced?
형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) has 4 Hangul syllables. 형제자매 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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