English–Korean

“mom” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeomma

Example

오늘 엄마가 집에 와요.o neul eom ma ga chi be wa yo

Today, Mom is coming home.

Illustration for 엄마 (mom)

How to say “mom” in Korean

“Mom” in Korean is 엄마 (eomma).

A warm, familiar name used by children and family members for their mother.

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

Example sentences with 엄마

주말에 엄마랑 시장에 갔어요.chu ma re eom ma rang si jang e ka sseo yo

I went to the market with Mom over the weekend.

Tips for using 엄마

  • A child may call out this short word by itself when seeking a mother's attention.

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