Korean

삼촌
Meaning: uncle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

My uncle is very cool.
삼촌이 아버지 대리로 모임에 참석했다.
My uncle attended the meeting as a proxy for my father.
그와 나는 삼촌과 조카 사이로 아주 지친 관계다.
He and I are uncle and nephew, a very close relationship.

Usage Notes

Refers to a father's brother. Can also be a general term of address for an older man.

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