English–Korean
“ancestor” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchosang
Example
추석에는 가족이 모여 조상님께 인사를 드려요.chu seo ge neun ka jo gi mo yeo cho sang nim kke in sa reul teu ryeo yo
During Chuseok, the family comes together to pay respects to their ancestors.
How to say “ancestor” in Korean
“Ancestor” in Korean is 조상 (chosang).
Family predecessors viewed together as the people from whom later generations descend.
Example sentences with 조상
주말에 조상의 무덤을 찾아갔어요.chu ma re cho sang ui mu deo meul cha ja ga sseo yo
I visited my ancestor's grave over the weekend.
Tips for using 조상
- In memorial and holiday contexts, respectful language often accompanies this word, so its register helps learners recognize references to family rituals.