Korean Conversation · Level 220
15 words
Korean word
아가
Pronunciation
Romanizationaga
Meaning
- nounbaby
Example
밤에 아가가 울어서 못 잤어요.pa me a ga ga u reo seo mot cha sseo yo
I couldn't sleep because the baby cried at night.
More examples
외출할 때는 항상 아가를 돌볼 사람이 필요해요.oe chul hal ttae neun hang sang a ga reul tol bol ssa ra mi pi ryo hae yo
When going out, I always need someone to look after the baby.
Core concept
An affectionate name for a very young child, especially when used by a caregiver or someone close to the child.
Common phrases
아가가 울다a ga ga ul da
baby cries
아가를 재우다a ga reul chae u da
put the baby to sleep
아가를 돌보다a ga reul tol bo da
care for the baby
Similar words
아기agi: A very young child who still needs regular care.
아이ai: A young person who is still cared for by adults, from early childhood through the school years.
Definition in Korean
주로 보호자나 가까운 사람이 아기에게 친근하게 부르거나 말할 때 쓰는 말로, 어린 유아를 이른다.chu ro po ho ja na ka kka un sa ra mi a gi e ge chin geun ha ge pu reu geo na mal hal ttae sseu neun mal lo eo rin yu a reul i reun da
Word origin
The word is generally understood as a child-directed variant of the native Korean word for baby that became established as a familiar term.
Usage tips
- Unlike the neutral English label baby, this word often sounds like someone is speaking warmly to the child, so it fits close everyday conversation more than formal writing.