Korean word

애기

Pronunciation

Romanizationaegi

Meaning

  • nounbaby

Example

어제 애기를 병원에 데려갔어요.eo je ae gi reul pyeong wo ne te ryeo ga sseo yo

Yesterday, I took the baby to the hospital.

Illustration for 애기 (baby)

More examples

오늘 애기를 재우느라 저녁을 못 먹었어요.o neul ae gi reul chae u neu ra cheo nyeo geul mot meo geo sseo yo

Today, I couldn't eat dinner because I was putting the baby to sleep.

Core concept

A very young child viewed with warmth and affection, especially one being cared for.

Common phrases

  • 애기를 재우다ae gi reul chae u da

    put the baby to sleep

  • 애기를 안다ae gi reul an da

    hold the baby

  • 애기를 목욕시키다ae gi reul mo gyok ssi ki da

    bathe the baby

Similar words

아기agi: A standard everyday term for a very young baby who needs frequent care.
아이ai: A young person who is still at an age when adult care is normally needed.

Definition in Korean

아기를 낮춰 부르는 말로, 돌봄과 애정을 나타낼 때 주로 쓰이는 명사a gi reul nat chwo pu reu neun mal lo tol bom gwa ae jeong eul na ta nael ttae chu ro sseu i neun myeong sa

Word origin

This word is a familiar spoken variant of the standard Korean word for baby, with the affectionate tone of a close nickname.

Usage tips

  • This affectionate word suits relaxed family conversation, while a more neutral choice is safer in official settings.

Other meanings

  • childnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 아기띠agittibaby carriernoun
  • 아기용품agiyongpumbaby suppliesnoun

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