Korean word

여동생

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeodongsaeng

Meaning

  • nounyounger sister

Example

집에 여동생이 아직 있어.chi be yeo dong saeng i a jik i sseo

My younger sister is still at home.

Illustration for 여동생 (younger sister)

More examples

여동생 생일이라 케이크를 샀어.yeo dong saeng saeng i ri ra ke i keu reul sa sseo

I bought a cake because it was my younger sister's birthday.

Core concept

A female sibling who is younger than the speaker.

Common phrases

  • 여동생 생일yeo dong saeng saeng il

    younger sister's birthday

  • 여동생과 함께yeo dong saeng gwa ham kke

    with my younger sister

  • 여동생 사진yeo dong saeng sa jin

    photo of my younger sister

Similar words

동생tongsaeng: A younger brother or sister in the speaker's family.
남동생namdongsaeng: A speaker's younger brother in the family.
언니eonni: A familiar title a girl or woman uses for her older sister.
누나nuna: A familiar title a boy or man uses for his older sister.

Definition in Korean

나보다 나이가 적은 여성 형제자매를 이르는 말.na bo da na i ga cheo geun yeo seong hyeong je ja mae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines the Korean element for female with the word for a younger sibling, directly expressing its meaning.

Usage tips

  • The term is usually used when talking about her, while her name or nickname is more natural when speaking directly to her.

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