할아버지와 할머니
harabeojiwa halmeoni
The English phrase "grandpa and grandma" is translated into Korean as 할아버지와 할머니 (harabeojiwa halmeoni).
This phrase is used to refer to one's paternal or maternal grandfather and grandmother.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the particle 와 means "and". The particle 와 is used to mean "and" when the preceding noun ends in a vowel. The particle 과 is used to mean "and" when the preceding noun ends in a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
harabeojiwa halmeoni
Did you know?
- In Korea, you might call a complete stranger 할아버지 or 할머니 as a sign of respect, even if they are not your relatives.
- In many Korean households, the distinction between maternal and paternal grandparents is marked by different specific titles, such as '외' (oe) being added to the front of the word for maternal relatives.
- The word 할머니 (grandmother) contains the root 한- (han-), which in Middle Korean meant 'great' or 'big' rather than the modern 'one'.
Examples in context
- 할아버지와 할머니가 보고 싶어요.harabeojiwa halmeoni ga bogo sipeoyo.I miss my grandpa and grandma.
- 할아버지와 할머니는 건강하세요?harabeojiwa halmeoni neun geonganghaseyo?Are grandpa and grandma healthy?
- 할아버지와 할머니께 선물을 드렸어요.harabeojiwa halmeoni kke seonmureul deuryeosseoyo.I gave a gift to grandpa and grandma.
Example conversation
Two children are talking about their weekend plans.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이번 주말에 뭐 해요?ibeon jumare mwo haeyo?What are you doing this weekend?
- 도현 Do-hyeon할아버지와 할머니 댁에 가요.harabeojiwa halmeoni daege gayo.I am going to grandpa and grandma's house.
- 서연 Seo-yeon와, 정말 좋겠어요!wa, jeongmal jokeusseoyo!Wow, that sounds great!
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 빨리 뵙고 싶어요.ne, ppalli beopgo sipeoyo.Yes, I want to see them soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 할머니, CC BY-SA 4.0.
