Day 1: Kinship Basics

What Does 오빠 (Oppa) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 오빠 (oppa) means in Korean, who can use it, when to say it, common mistakes, and how it differs from 형, 언니, and 누나.

What Does 형 (Hyung) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 형 (hyung) means in Korean, who can say it, how it differs from 오빠 (oppa), and the common mistakes learners make.

What Does 언니 (Unnie) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 언니 (unnie) means in Korean, who can say it, why women say it to shop staff, and how it differs from 누나 (noona).

What Does 누나 (Noona) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 누나 (noona) means in Korean, who can say it, the 'noona romance' nuance, and how it differs from 언니 (unnie).

What Does 동생 (Dongsaeng) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 동생 (dongsaeng) means in Korean, why you don't call someone 'dongsaeng' to their face, and how 남동생 and 여동생 differ.