할배
halbaeinformal, dialect
The standard Korean word for "grandpa" is 할아버지 (harabeoji). Casual shortened forms are 할배 (halbae) and the affectionate 할부지 (halbuji).
Meaning: grandpa (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 할배 | halbae | informal, dialect |
| 할아버지 | harabeoji | standard |
| 할부지 | halbuji | affectionate |
할배 is often heard in casual talk and in some regional speech. It can sound rough or humorous about an older man outside the family, so be careful.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To your own grandfather or to an elder, say 할아버지. 할부지 is soft and used mostly by children or fondly.
Did you know?
- The maternal grandfather is called 외할아버지 (oeharabeoji) in Korean.
Examples in context
- 할아버지, 안녕하세요.harabeoji, annyeonghaseyo.Grandpa, hello.
- 우리 할배는 시골에 살아.uri halbaeneun sigore sara.My grandpa lives in the countryside.
Example conversation
Little Seoyeon talks to her Grandpa on the phone.
- Seoyeon할부지, 보고 싶어요.halbuji, bogo sipeoyo.Grandpa, I miss you.
- Grandpa우리 서연이, 잘 지냈니?uri seoyeoni, jal jinaenni?My Seoyeon, have you been well?
- Seoyeon네, 주말에 갈게요.ne, jumare galgeyo.Yes, I will come on the weekend.
