아기
agi[a̠ɡi]
The Korean phrase for "little baby" is 아기 (agi).
The term is used to refer to a very young human child.
Which one should you use?
While 아기 is the standard term for baby, 애기 is an informal way to say "little baby".
How do you pronounce it?
agi
Did you know?
- Couples in romantic relationships often call each other 애기 as a cute pet name, regardless of their actual age.
- The term 아기 was written as 丫加 in the 1103 text 계림유사, long before the Korean alphabet was invented.
- In Korea, 아기 is often used to refer to pets or even inanimate objects to express a sense of preciousness and affection.
Examples in context
- 작은 여자 아기Little baby girl
- 아기가 정말 귀여워요.agi-ga jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.The baby is really cute.
- 아기가 잘 자고 있어요.agi-ga jal jago isseoyo.The baby is sleeping well.
- 저 아기는 누구예요?jeo agineun nuguyeyo?Who is that baby?
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are looking at a photo.
- 서연 Seo-yeon이 아기 누구예요?I agi nuguyeyo?Who is this baby?
- 도현 Do-hyeon제 조카예요.Je jokayeyo.It is my nephew.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아기가 정말 예쁘네요.Agiga jeongmal yeppeuneyo.The baby is really pretty.
- 도현 Do-hyeon감사합니다.Gamsahamnida.Thank you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 아기, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아기, CC BY-SA 4.0.
