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What does imo (이모) mean in Korean
KOCOA Korean Class
2022. 2. 7. 23:45
What does 'imo' mean in korea
이모 (I-Mo) : Aunt / Antie / Aunty
| ㅇ | * First sound ㅇ doesn't have sound Last sound ㅇ sounds '~ng' ex. 오빠 ( + O + PP + A) 형 (H + Yeo + ~ng) |
| ㅣ | i |
| ㅁ | M |
| ㅗ | O |
- iMo [Noun]
1. Mother's female sibling (Family)
ex.
"It's been a while Aunt~"
"이모 오랜만이예요~"
[iMo ORenManiYeYo~]
2. Calling the older female stranger at the shop or local restaurant
ex.
"How much is this, Aunty?"
"이모, 이거 얼마예요?"
[iMo, iGeo Eol-Ma-Ye-Yo?]
* Sometimes Aunt can be called Big Auntie and Small Auntie depending on their age.
ex.
| 큰 이모 [Keun iMo] | Older Aunt, Big Auntie |
| 작은 이모 [Jak-Eun iMo / Jag-Eun iMo] | Younger Aunt, Younger Auntie |
* 큰 [Keun] Big
* 작은 [Jak-Eun / Jag-Eun] Small
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