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How to use 엄마 in Korean

eomma

mom

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About this word

엄마 is an informal, warm word for “mom.” In more formal situations, use 어머니.

와 means “with” after a vowel-final noun, as in 엄마와.

Collocations

엄마와 가요우리 엄마

Example sentences

엄마가 집에 있어요.

eommaga jibe isseoyo.

Mom is at home.

저는 엄마와 시장에 가요.

jeoneun eommwa sijang-e gayo.

I go to the market with my mom.

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