어머니

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 우리 어머니는 선생님이에요.▶ —
   My mother is a teacher.
2. 어머니께 전화했어요.▶ —
   I called my mother.

Collocations

Mnemonic

eomeoni is the standard word for "mother", a touch more formal than the warm everyday eomma ("mom"). It is a native Korean word, so it carries no hanja. When referring respectfully to the mother of another family, Koreans say eomeonim.

Quick check

1. Which is the casual, affectionate word for "mother"?

   • eomma
   • eomeonim
   • abeoji
   • seonsaengnim