Korean

동생

동생
Meaning: younger sibling
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My younger sibling is a student.
사과의 반은 동생에게 주었다.
I gave half of the apple to my younger sibling.
내 동생은 육 개월 동안 한국어를 열심히 공부했다.
My younger sibling studied Korean hard for six months.
동생은 잠이 들자마자 커 소리를 냈다.
My brother made a snoring sound as soon as he fell asleep.
대학을 갓 졸업한 동생은 취업 준비를 하고 있다.
My younger sibling, who just graduated from university, is preparing for a job.
나는 동생에게 내 방을 내주었다.
I gave my room to my younger sibling.
제 동생은 육군에 입대했습니다.
My younger brother enlisted in the army.
어머니는 동생에게 야단을 쳤다.
Mother scolded her younger sibling.
동생은 실수로 내 장난감을 망가뜨렸다.
My younger sibling broke my toy by mistake.
부모님이 안 계실 때는 맏형이 동생들을 잘 돌봐야 한다.
When parents are not around, the eldest brother should take good care of his younger siblings.

Usage Notes

Refers to a younger sibling, but can also be used to affectionately refer to a younger person who is not a relative.

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