Korean Dictionary
How to say “Grandmother” in Korean
할머니
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Usage & Context
Paternal or maternal grandmother. 할머니 is used both as an address term and to refer to elderly women in general, similar to how 할아버지 is used for elderly men. Korean grandmothers (할머니) are often portrayed as the warm, food-providing heart of the family in culture.
Example Sentence
할머니가 만들어 주신 김치가 제일 맛있어요.
The kimchi my grandmother made is the most delicious.
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