Korean word

부모

Pronunciation

Romanizationpumo

Meaning

  • nounparents

Example

부모가 항상 응원해줘요.pu mo ga hang sang eung won hae jwo yo

My parents always cheer me on.

Illustration for 부모 (parents)

More examples

대학 졸업 후 부모와 함께 살기로 했어요.tae hak cho reop hu pu mo wa ham kke sal gi ro hae sseo yo

I decided to live with my parents after graduating from college.

Core concept

The adults who care for a child and take responsibility for the child's daily life and education.

Common phrases

  • 부모와 함께 살다pu mo wa ham kke sal da

    live with one's parents

  • 부모의 기대pu mo ui ki dae

    parents' expectations

  • 부모를 존경하다pu mo reul chon gyeong ha da

    respect one's parents

Similar words

부모님pumonim: A polite family term for someone's father and mother.
아버지abeoji: The man who is a child's biological parent and helps care for the family.
어머니eomeoni: The woman who gives birth to a child and plays a central role in raising the child.
보호자pohoja: A responsible person who protects and cares for a child in daily life.

Definition in Korean

자녀의 보호자나 생활과 교육의 책임을 지는 사람을 가리키는 명사cha nyeo ui po ho ja na saeng hwal gwa kyo yu gui chae gi meul chi neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the elements meaning father and mother, reflecting the idea of a child's parents.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English, Korean often marks respect in the noun used for family members, so the neutral form and its honorific counterpart differ in tone.

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