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How do you say "family" in Korean?
가족
gajok
In Korean, "family" is 가족.
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Pronunciation
Gajok is two syllables, 'gah-jok.' It's a straightforward compound with a clear rhythm.
Writing and usage
Gajok combines ga (family, house) and jok (family, group). It's built from two related family-concept words.
Example sentence
우리 가족이 커요.
Our family is large.
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How to remember 가족
Gajok sounds like 'got your' quickly said, which might remind you that family is who's got your back.
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Questions about 가족
How do you say "family" in Korean?
In Korean, "family" is 가족. It is a noun.
How is 가족 written in Korean?
Gajok combines ga (family, house) and jok (family, group). It's built from two related family-concept words.
How is 가족 used in a sentence?
Use 가족 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 우리 가족이 커요. (Our family is large.).
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