English–Korean
“uncle” in Korean
How to say “uncle” in Korean
“Uncle” in Korean is 삼촌 (samchon).
A male family relative in the parent generation, with a warm extension to familiar adult men.
Example sentences with 삼촌
저는 삼촌과 자주 통화해요.cheo neun sam chon gwa cha ju tong hwa hae yo
I often call my uncle.
Tips for using 삼촌
- English speakers may reserve uncle for a real family member, but Korean children can use this familiar word for a known adult man, so the setting helps identify the intended relationship.
Other Korean words for “uncle”
어제 고모부가 집에 왔어요.eo je ko mo bu ga chi be wa sseo yo
My uncle came over yesterday.
다음 주에 이모부가 우리 집에 와요.ta eum chu e i mo bu ga u ri chi be wa yo
My uncle is coming to our house next week.
큰아버지는 매주 일요일에 오세요.keu na beo ji neun mae ju i ryo i re o se yo
My uncle comes every Sunday.
이번 주말에 작은아버지를 만나요.i beon chu ma re cha geu na beo ji reul man na yo
I'm meeting my uncle this weekend.