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Word of the Day
Today’s Word
외동
oedong
only child
Cultural Insight

외동 are increasingly common in Korea due to low birth rates. Once rare now very normal!

Example Phrases

외동이에요
oedonieyo
I’m an only child
외동딸
oedongddal
Only daughter
외동아들
oedongadeul
Only son

Related Vocabulary

형제
hyeongje
Siblings
자매
jamae
Sisters
남매
nammae
Brother and sister
Quick Review
형제
hyeongje
siblings/brothers