English–Korean
“eldest son” in Korean
How to say “eldest son” in Korean
“Eldest son” in Korean is 장남 (changnam).
The oldest son among siblings, often seen as the son who carries an important family role.
Example sentences with 장남
부모님이 아프시면 장남으로서 먼저 돌봐요.pu mo ni mi a peu si myeon chang na meu ro seo meon jeo tol bwa yo
When my parents are ill, I look after them first as the eldest son.
Tips for using 장남
- Unlike firstborn, this word specifically identifies a son, so it can apply even when an older sibling is a daughter.
Other Korean words for “eldest son”
큰아들이 내일 돌아와요.keu na deu ri nae il to ra wa yo
The eldest son is coming back tomorrow.