English–Korean

“family member” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsikkku

Example

이제 너도 우리 식구야.i je neo do u ri sik kku ya

Now you're part of our family too.

Illustration for 식구 (family member)

How to say “family member” in Korean

“Family member” in Korean is 식구 (sikkku).

People who belong to the same household or share meals, viewed as one close family unit.

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

Example sentences with 식구

명절에는 식구들이 모두 모인다.myeong jeo re neun sik kku deu ri mo du mo in da

All the family members gather for the holiday.

Tips for using 식구

  • Unlike English family, this word can warmly include close people who live and eat together even when they are not related.

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