About this word
할아버지 means grandfather. 친할아버지 specifies a paternal grandfather, while 외할아버지 specifies a maternal grandfather.
When speaking about an elder respectfully, Korean often uses honorific forms such as 께서, 계시다, and 드리다, as in the examples above.
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Example sentences
할아버지께서 집에 계세요.
harabeojikkeseo jibe gyeseyo.
Grandfather is at home.
할아버지께 선물을 드렸어요.
harabeojikke seonmureul deuryeosseoyo.
I gave a gift to my grandfather.
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