Korean

동생
Meaning: younger sibling
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

나는 남동생과 여동생이 있다.
I have a younger brother and a younger sister.
오늘은 동생의 생일을 위해 특별 메뉴를 준비했어요.
Today I prepared a special menu for my younger sibling's birthday.
내 동생은 내년에 중학생이 된다.
My younger sibling will become a middle school student next year.
그는 동생들 앞에서 듬직한 형 노릇을 톡톡히 했다.
He did a thorough job playing the role of a dependable older brother in front of his younger siblings.
내 동생은 아주 게을러서 공부를 안 한다.
My younger sibling is very lazy, so they don't study.

Usage Notes

Refers to a younger sibling, can be male (남동생) or female (여동생).

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