Sister in Korean 🇰🇷

누나 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of “누나 (nuna)” as the “older sister” figure used by males—if you imagine calling your female friend “big sis,” you can link that role to 누나.
• Remember that the “누” sound in 누나 might remind you of “nurturing,” which fits the caring, older sister image.

Explanations:
• 누나 (nuna) is used by men to refer to their older sister or an older female friend in a familiar or respectful way.
• It is gender-specific; women use 언니 (eonni) instead to address older sisters or older female friends.
• 누나 carries a warm, familial nuance and suggests respect toward the elder.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 언니 (eonni) – Used by women to address an older sister or older female friend.
• Sisters in a broader sense can also be referred to as 자매 (jamae), but that term is more formal and less common in everyday speech.

Alternate Meanings/Slang:
• In some contexts, 누나 may be used casually by younger males to address an attractive older woman, though this is informal and context-dependent.
• This casual use does not carry a negative meaning but implies familiarity and affection; however, it is best to use it only in appropriate social situations.

Example Sentences:
1. "My 누나 is really kind."
 Romanized: "Nae nuna neun jeongmal jalhanda."
 (Korean: 내 누나는 정말 잘한다.)

2. "누나, can you help me with my homework?"
 Romanized: "Nuna, jeo munje chajawa juseyo."
 (Korean: 누나, 저 문제 좀 찾아와 주세요.)

3. "I always look up to my 누나 for advice."
 Romanized: "Nuna ege uihae jom tong-ilaeyo."
 (Korean: 누나에게 의해서 좀 통일해요.)

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