English–Korean

“younger sibling” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongsaeng

Example

저는 동생이 있어요.cheo neun tong saeng i i sseo yo

I have a younger sibling.

Illustration for 동생 (younger sibling)

How to say “younger sibling” in Korean

“Younger sibling” in Korean is 동생 (tongsaeng).

A family member who is younger than the speaker, whether a brother or a sister.

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

Example sentences with 동생

주말에 제가 동생을 도와줘요.chu ma re che ga tong saeng eul to wa jwo yo

I help my younger sibling on weekends.

Tips for using 동생

  • Unlike English, this word does not show whether the younger sibling is a brother or a sister, so that detail comes from context or an added word.

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