English–Korean
“only son” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationoeadeul
Example
부모님은 외아들을 많이 아끼세요.pu mo ni meun oe a deu reul ma ni a kki se yo
The parents care very much for their only son.
How to say “only son” in Korean
“Only son” in Korean is 외아들 (oeadeul).
One son stands alone as the family's sole male child.
Example sentences with 외아들
그는 외아들으로 자랐어요.keu neun oe a deu reu ro cha ra sseo yo
He grew up as his family's only son.
Tips for using 외아들
- English speakers can remember that the word focuses on the number of sons rather than the total number of children.