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"Sister-in-law" in Korean: 처제 / 형수 / 시누이
처제 / 형수 / 시누이cheoje / hyeongsu / sinui
Note: Examples only; the correct title depends on the exact family relationship.
Sister-in-law in Korean is 처제 / 형수 / 시누이 (cheoje / hyeongsu / sinui). 처제 is a wife’s younger sister, 형수 an older brother’s wife for a male speaker, and 시누이 a husband’s sister. Relationship determines the term.
Talking about family
제 처제가 집에 있어요.je cheojega jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 처제 / 형수 / 시누이
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cheoje
/tɕʰʌtɕe/
처제 (cheoje) has 2 Hangul syllables. 처제 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Sister-in-law" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 처제cheoje | Sister-in-law Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 처제와 형수cheojewa hyeongsu | wife’s younger sister and older brother’s wife A useful combination with 처제. | A useful combination with 처제. |
| 처제를cheojereul | Sister-in-law (as an object) Use 를 when 처제 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 처제 is the object of an action. |
| 형수hyeongsu | Sister-in-law An alternative shown alongside 처제; choose according to the meaning. | An alternative shown alongside 처제; choose according to the meaning. |
| 시누이sinui | Sister-in-law An alternative shown alongside 처제; choose according to the meaning. | An alternative shown alongside 처제; choose according to the meaning. |
How to use 처제 / 형수 / 시누이 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 처제가 집에 있어요.
je cheojega jibe isseoyo.
My sister-in-law is at home.
처제가 marks 처제 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
처제와 같이 왔어요.
cheojewa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my sister-in-law.
처제 appears in a complete sentence for sister-in-law.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 처제를 만나요.
oneul cheojereul mannayo.
I am meeting my sister-in-law today.
처제를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 처제 / 형수 / 시누이
Incorrect: 제 처제이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 처제가 집에 있어요.
When practicing sister-in-law, use the correct particle or copula after 처제; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 처제이에요.
Correct: 처제예요.
When practicing sister-in-law, when identifying something as 처제, use 처제예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
처제 is a wife’s younger sister, 형수 an older brother’s wife for a male speaker, and 시누이 a husband’s sister. Relationship determines the term. The combination 처제와 형수 (cheojewa hyeongsu) means wife’s younger sister and older brother’s wife.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 처제 / 형수 / 시누이
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 처제가 집에 있어요.
je cheojega jibe isseoyo.
My sister-in-law is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
처제와 같이 왔어요.
cheojewa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my sister-in-law.
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 "Sister-in-law" in Korean
What does 처제 mean in Korean?
Sister-in-law in Korean is 처제 / 형수 / 시누이 (cheoje / hyeongsu / sinui). 처제 is a wife’s younger sister, 형수 an older brother’s wife for a male speaker, and 시누이 a husband’s sister. Relationship determines the term.
How do I use 처제와 형수?
처제와 형수 (cheojewa hyeongsu) means wife’s younger sister and older brother’s wife. 처제 is a wife’s younger sister, 형수 an older brother’s wife for a male speaker, and 시누이 a husband’s sister. Relationship determines the term.
Which object particle goes after 처제?
The object form is 처제를 because 처제 ends in a vowel.
How is 처제 pronounced?
처제 (cheoje) has 2 Hangul syllables. 처제 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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