Korean

할아버지

할아버지
Meaning: grandfather
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My grandfather exercises in the park every morning.
할아버지는 허리가 아파서 한의원에서 침을 맞으셨다.
Grandfather's back hurt, so he got acupuncture at the oriental medicine clinic.
이 건물은 우리 할아버지가 직접 건설하셨다.
This building was built by my grandfather himself.
할아버지께서는 혈압이 높아서 짠 음식을 피하셔야 한다.
Grandfather must avoid salty food because he has high blood pressure.
할아버지가 논에서 일하고 계세요.
Grandfather is working in the rice paddy.
할아버지는 지팡이를 짚고 걸으셨다.
Grandfather walked while leaning on a cane.
할아버지께서는 공원에서 친구와 바둑을 두고 계신다.
Grandfather is playing Go with a friend in the park.
시골에 계신 할아버지의 수수밭에서 일을 도와드렸다.
I helped with the work in my grandfather's sorghum field in the countryside.
할아버지의 연세가 어떻게 되세요?
How old is your grandfather?
할아버지는 붓으로 멋진 글씨를 써 내려가셨다.
Grandfather wrote down wonderful calligraphy with a brush.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's paternal or maternal grandfather, or an elderly man in general.

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