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How to Say Brother in Korean: hyeong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Korean boys call their older brother?

형 (hyeong) older brother is used by males to call their older brother.

Q2. How do Korean girls call their older brother?

오빠 (o-ppa) older brother is used by females to call their older brother.

Q3. How do you say "Younger brother"?

남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) younger brother is used by both males and females.

EPS TOPIK: How to Say "Brother" in Korean

What does "형 (hyeong)" mean?

형 (hyeong) means "older brother" when a male is speaking. Females use 오빠 (o-ppa) for the same meaning.

Casual (male): 형아 (hyeong-a)
Polite: 형이에요 (hyeong-i-e-yo)
For females: 오빠 (o-ppa) / 오빠야 (o-ppa-ya)

Grammar Breakdown

형 (hyeong) = older brother (used by males)
오빠 (o-ppa) = older brother (used by females)
남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) = younger brother (used by everyone)

When to Use It

1. Calling your older brother (male speaker): "형! (hyeong!)" (Brother!).
2. Calling your older brother (female speaker): "오빠! (o-ppa!)" (Brother!).
3. Talking about a younger brother: Using 남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) younger brother.

Real-Life Examples

형 어디 갔어? hyeong eo-di gat-seo?

Where did my older brother go?

오빠 도와줘! o-ppa do-wa-jwo!

Brother, help me!

남동생 있어? nam-dong-saeng i-sseo?

Do you have a younger brother?

Similar Expressions

• 형 (hyeong) older brother (male speaker)
• 오빠 (o-ppa) older brother (female speaker)
• 남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) younger brother

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