English–Korean

“oh my” in Korean

Korean

Also어머나 (eomeona)

Pronunciation

Romanizationeomeo

Example

어머, 정말 예쁘다!eo meo cheong mal ye ppeu da

Oh my, it's really pretty!

Illustration for 어머 (oh my)

How to say “oh my” in Korean

“Oh my” in Korean is 어머 (eomeo).

A gentle burst of surprise at something unexpected, often with a warm or admiring tone.

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

Example sentences with 어머

어머, 깜짝 놀랐어.eo meo kkam jjak nol la sseo

Oh my, I was startled.

Tips for using 어머

  • Unlike English oh my, it often sounds light and can show admiration, so it does not necessarily signal worry or a serious problem.

Other Korean words for “oh my”

어머나, 벌써 왔네요.eo meo na peol sseo wan ne yo

Oh my, you're already here.

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