Korean word

남동생

Pronunciation

Romanizationnamdongsaeng

Meaning

  • nounyounger brother

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A male sibling who is younger than the person speaking.

Common phrases

  • 남동생이 있다nam dong saeng i it tta

    have a younger brother

  • 남동생을 도와주다nam dong saeng eul to wa ju da

    help one's younger brother

  • 남동생과 놀다nam dong saeng gwa nol da

    play with one's younger brother

Similar words

동생tongsaeng: A sibling who is younger than the speaker, with gender understood from context.
오빠oppa: A familiar address from a woman to an older brother or close older man.
형hyeong: A familiar address from a man to an older brother or older male friend.

Definition in Korean

자기보다 나이가 어린 남자 형제를 가리키는 말.cha gi bo da na i ga eo rin nam ja hyeong je reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

남 (nam, "male") + 동생 (dongsaeng, "younger sibling") forms a word for a younger male sibling.

Usage tips

  • 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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