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Mother in Korean 🇰🇷


in English in Korean S
mother 어머니
How to say “mother” in Korean? “어머니”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “어머니” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on mother in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember:
• Associate the sound "eo-meo-ni" with a nurturing, warm image of your own mother. The soft “eo” sound may remind you of the gentle way she speaks.
• Break the word into syllables (eo-meo-ni) and practice by saying it slowly, then increasing pace as you become more comfortable.

Explanations:
• "어머니" (romanized: eomeoni) is a formal, respectful term for "mother" used in Korean. It conveys a sense of honor and reverence.
• It is often used when speaking politely or in formal contexts, especially when referring to one’s mother in a respectful way.

Other words with the same meaning:
• "엄마" (romanized: eomma) – Informal and affectionate term for “mom.”
• "어머님" (romanized: eomeonim) – Another honorific form with a slight nuance of extra respect.

Alternate meanings and slang:
• There isn’t widely recognized slang use for "어머니" itself; its usage remains formal and respectful. However, informal speech or affectionate contexts usually prefer "엄마."

Examples of sentences:
• "어머니, 오늘 저녁 식사 준비해 주실 수 있나요?"
 Romanized: "Eomeoni, oneul jeonyeok siksa junbihae jusil su innayo?"
 Translation: "Mother, can you prepare dinner today?"

• "저의 어머니는 매일 아침 공원에서 산책하세요."
 Romanized: "Jeoui eomeonineun maeil achim gongwoneseo sanchaekhaseyo."
 Translation: "My mother takes a walk in the park every morning."

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