Korean word

이모부

Pronunciation

Romanizationimobu

Meaning

  • noununcle

Example

다음 주에 이모부가 우리 집에 와요.ta eum chu e i mo bu ga u ri chi be wa yo

My uncle is coming to our house next week.

Illustration for 이모부 (uncle)

More examples

저 이모부에게 사진을 보냈어요.cheo i mo bu e ge sa ji neul po nae sseo yo

I sent a photo to that uncle.

Core concept

The husband of one's mother's sister is viewed as an uncle through marriage.

Common phrases

  • 저 이모부cheo i mo bu

    that uncle

  • 이모부 연락처i mo bu yeol lak cheo

    uncle's contact information

  • 이모부 선물i mo bu seon mul

    uncle's gift

Similar words

고모부komobu: The husband of a paternal aunt in the family.
외삼촌oesamchon: A male relative who is the brother of one's mother.
이모imo: A female relative who is the sister of one's mother.

Definition in Korean

어머니의 자매와 혼인한 남자를 이르는 말eo meo ni ui cha mae wa ho nin han nam ja reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word 이모부 (imobu, "mother's sister's husband") is formed from 이모 (imo, "mother's sister") and 부 (bu, "husband").

Usage tips

  • Korean family vocabulary often shows exactly which side of the family a relative belongs to, while English family labels are usually broader.

Opposites

Related words

  • 큰이모부keunimobuolder maternal aunt's husbandnoun
  • 작은이모부chageunimobuyounger maternal aunt's husbandnoun

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