Day 2: Kinship: Rank & Strangers
What Does 막내 (Maknae) Mean in Korean?
Maknae (막내) means the youngest member of a family, team or K-pop group. What 'golden maknae' means and how the role works in Korean culture.
What Does 선배 (Sunbae) Mean in Korean?
Sunbae (선배, also seonbae) is someone who joined your school, company or field before you, not just someone older. When to add 님, how 후배 works. Handwriting.
What Does 아줌마 (Ajumma) Mean in Korean?
Ajumma (아줌마, also ajuma or ahjumma) means a middle-aged woman in Korean — but it can offend. What it implies and what to say instead (이모, 저기요).
What Does 아저씨 (Ajusshi) Mean in Korean?
Learn what 아저씨 (ajusshi) means in Korean — 'mister' or middle-aged man — when it's fine, when it distances, and what to say instead.
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