Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nanny" in Korean
“Nanny” in Korean is 유모 (pronounced "Yumo").
유모
Yumo
Usage & Context
A person employed to care for children. Some Korean families hire nannies for full-time childcare.
Example Sentence
우리는 유모를 고용했습니다.
We hired a nanny.
How to use 유모 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nanny” is 유모, romanized as Yumo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 유모.
Pronunciation Guide
For '유모' (Yumo), 'yu' sounds like 'yoo' in 'you', and 'mo' sounds like 'moh' in 'more' (without the 'r' sound). Put it together: 'Yoo-moh'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the role of a nanny in a household.
바쁜 부모님을 위해 유모가 아이들을 돌봐줘요.
A nanny takes care of the children for busy parents.
Describing a good relationship between a child and their nanny.
우리 아이는 유모를 아주 잘 따라요.
Our child follows the nanny very well.
Someone reflecting on the choice to hire a nanny.
유모를 고용하는 것은 큰 결정이었어요.
Hiring a nanny was a big decision.
Cultural Context
While '유모' (yumo) literally means 'nanny,' in modern Korean society, the term '이모님' (imonim - literally 'auntie,' but used respectfully for an older woman who helps with household chores and childcare) is more commonly used for live-in or full-time childcare providers. '유모' might sometimes carry a slightly more formal or even old-fashioned connotation, or refer specifically to a wet nurse in historical contexts. Hiring a '유모' or '이모님' is often a significant investment, typically by affluent families or those with demanding work schedules, and involves a high degree of trust.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
유모를 고용하다
To hire a nanny
유모 서비스
Nanny service
전문 유모
Professional nanny
Related Expressions
보모
bomo
childcare worker (more general, professional term)
베이비시터
beibisiteo
babysitter (loanword)
가정부
gajeongbu
housekeeper (sometimes includes childcare)
이모님
imonim
respectful term for a female helper, often including childcare
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