English–Korean
“only child” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationoedong
Example
저는 외동이에요.cheo neun oe dong i e yo
I'm an only child.
How to say “only child” in Korean
“Only child” in Korean is 외동 (oedong).
A child who grows up without any brothers or sisters in the family.
Example sentences with 외동
어릴 때 외동이라 혼자 노는 일이 많았어요.eo ril ttae oe dong i ra hon ja no neun i ri ma na sseo yo
When I was young, I was an only child, so I often played alone.
Tips for using 외동
- English speakers can use this word for adults as well as children, because it describes family position rather than current age.