Daily Dose of Korean - uncle (father's brother)

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Today’s Word

삼촌

samchon

uncle (father’s brother)

Learner Tip

Korean family terms are specific! 삼촌 외삼촌 고모 이모 – different words for each uncle and aunt.

Example Phrases

삼촌이에요

samchonieyo

He’s my uncle

삼촌 만나요

samchon mannayo

I meet my uncle

삼촌 집

samchon jip

Uncle’s house

이모

imo

Aunt (mother’s sister)

고모

gomo

Aunt (father’s sister)

외삼촌

oesamchon

Uncle (mother’s brother)

Quick Review

삼촌

samchon

uncle (father’s side)