Korean word

막내

Pronunciation

Romanizationmangnae

Meaning

  • nounyoungest child

Example

우리 가족의 막내는 고등학생이에요.u ri ka jo gui mang nae neun ko deung hak ssaeng i e yo

The youngest in our family is in high school.

Illustration for 막내 (youngest child)

More examples

막내 동생이어서 늘 보호받아요.mang nae tong saeng i eo seo neul po ho ba da yo

As the youngest sibling, I am always protected.

Core concept

The person who is youngest among the members of a family or organized group.

Common phrases

  • 막내 동생mang nae tong saeng

    youngest sibling

  • 가족의 막내ka jo gui mang nae

    youngest child in the family

Similar words

막둥이makttungi: An affectionate, casual name for the youngest member of a family or group.
막내동생mangnaedongsaeng: The youngest brother or sister in a family.
막내멤버mangnaemembeo: The youngest member of a team or other group.

Definition in Korean

어떤 집안이나 단체에서 연령이 제일 어린 사람을 뜻하는 명사.eo tteon chi ba ni na tan che e seo yeol lyeong i che il eo rin sa ra meul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The term is native Korean rather than a direct English loan, and its exact word formation is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may limit "youngest child" to a family, but this word also fits the youngest member of a team or other group.

Opposites

Related words

  • 막내동생mangnaedongsaengyoungest siblingnoun
  • 막내딸mangnaettalyoungest daughternoun

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