In previous post, we are talking about honorific title and very common for them to ask when you were born so they know how to address you. I will list general way to address someone.
English |
한글 |
English pronunciation |
My Explanation |
Older man |
아저씨 |
ah juh shee |
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Older woman |
아줌마 |
ah joom ma |
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Grandpa |
할아버님 |
hal ah buh nim |
not related to you |
Grandma |
할머님 |
hal muh nim |
not related to you |
Older brother |
오빠 |
Op-pa |
from a female's perspective |
Older brother |
형 |
hyung |
from a male's perspective |
Older sister |
언니 |
uhn nee |
from female's perspective |
Older sister |
누나 |
nu na |
from male's perspective |
Cab drivers |
기사님 |
gi sa nim |
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*Waiter & Waitress |
여기요 |
Yo – gi - yo |
To call waiter and waitress to order ONLY |
Shop Owner |
상점 주인 |
Sang – jom –ju-in |
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Honey/ Darling |
자기야 |
Cha gi ya |
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I think
this is a practical to address people when you are going on holiday to Korea. At
least that what I think.
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