English–Korean

“dad” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationappa

Example

어제 아빠가 선물을 사 왔어요.eo je a ppa ga seon mu reul sa wa sseo yo

Dad bought a present and came back with it yesterday.

Illustration for 아빠 (dad)

How to say “dad” in Korean

“Dad” in Korean is 아빠 (appa).

A warm everyday name for a child's father within the family.

Full entry for 아빠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 아빠

오늘 아빠한테 전화했어요.o neul a ppa han te cheon hwa hae sseo yo

I called Dad today.

Tips for using 아빠

  • 아빠 (appa, "dad") is natural in family talk and casual messages, making it a useful choice when the relationship feels close.

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