How do you say "grandfather" in Korean?

할아버지

harabeoji

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "grandfather" is 할아버지 (harabeoji).

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Pronunciation

Harabeoji is four syllables, ha-ra-BEO-ji, with the stress dipping onto the third beat before a light close.

Writing and usage

할아버지 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

할아버지는 멋진 이야기를 들려주십니다.

harabeojineun meotjin iyagireul deulryeojusipnida.

My grandfather tells wonderful stories.

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How to remember 할아버지

Grandfather, harabeoji, has a warm rolling rhythm, like a rocking chair creaking on a porch.

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Questions about 할아버지

How do you pronounce 할아버지?

Harabeoji is four syllables, ha-ra-BEO-ji, with the stress dipping onto the third beat before a light close.

Is 할아버지 formal or casual?

할아버지 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 할아버지 written in Korean?

할아버지 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as harabeoji.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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