Korean

엄마

엄마
Meaning: mom, mommy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My mom is good at cooking.
아기가 엄마 등에 업혀 잠들었다.
The baby fell asleep carried on mom's back.
아이가 엄마의 볼에 뽀뽀했다.
The child kissed mom's cheek.
엄마가 나보고 어디 가냐고 물어보셨어.
Mom asked me where I was going.
엄마가 빨래를 말리고 있어.
Mom is drying the laundry.
아이는 엄마의 손을 꼭 쥐었다.
The child held their mother's hand tightly.
엄마가 아기에게 예쁜 옷을 입혔어요.
Mom dressed the baby in pretty clothes.
아이는 엄마의 따뜻한 품에 안겨 잠이 들었다.
The child fell asleep, embraced in its mother's warm arms.
아이가 엄마에게 매달렸다.
The child clung to their mom.
엄마가 아이의 옷을 벗겼다.
The mother took off the child's clothes.

Usage Notes

An informal and common way to refer to one's mother.

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