English–Korean

“younger brother” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationnamdongsaeng

Example

우리 남동생은 아직 대학생이에요.u ri nam dong saeng eun a jik tae hak ssaeng i e yo

Our younger brother is still a college student.

Illustration for 남동생 (younger brother)

How to say “younger brother” in Korean

“Younger brother” in Korean is 남동생 (namdongsaeng).

A male sibling who is younger than the person speaking.

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

Example sentences with 남동생

어제 남동생과 같이 영화를 봤어요.eo je nam dong saeng gwa ka chi yeong hwa reul pwa sseo yo

Yesterday, I watched a movie with my younger brother.

Tips for using 남동생

  • In English, little brother can suggest small size or affection, but this Korean family term marks age rather than physical size.

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