엄마 (eom-ma) mom is the most common and warm word used by children and adults.
어머니 (eo-meo-ni) mother is the more respectful and formal way to say mother.
부모님 (bu-mo-nim) parents is the respectful word for both mother and father.
엄마 (eom-ma) means "mom" – the warm and casual word for mother used every day.
1. Casual: "엄마 (eom-ma)" when talking to or about your own mother.
2. Polite: 어머니 (eo-meo-ni) when speaking respectfully.
3. Parents: 부모님 (bu-mo-nim) for both parents together.
Mom, where are you going?
Where is your mother?
Are your parents well?
• 어머니 (eo-meo-ni) mother (polite)
• 부모님 (bu-mo-nim) parents
• 우리 엄마 (u-ri eom-ma) my mom