English–Korean
“auntie” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationajumma
Example
저기 아줌마가 있어요.cheo gi a jum ma ga i sseo yo
There is an auntie over there.
How to say “auntie” in Korean
“Auntie” in Korean is 아줌마 (ajumma).
A casual way to picture and address a middle-aged woman, with warmth in some settings but a rough edge in others.
Example sentences with 아줌마
옆집 아줌마가 고양이를 돌봐 줬어요.yeop jjip a jum ma ga ko yang i reul tol bwa chwo sseo yo
The auntie next door took care of the cat for us.
Tips for using 아줌마
- In English, auntie usually means a relative or close family friend, but this word can also address an unrelated woman, so context matters.