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Korean learner dictionary

양부

yangbu · adoptive father; foster father

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 90571
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 양ː부Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    양자가 됨으로써 생긴 아버지.

    English: adoptive father; foster father — A father that one comes to have by being adopted by him as a son or daughter.

    Examples

    • 양부의 양육.
    • 양부가 기르다.
    • 양부를 모시다.
    • 양부를 섬기다.
    • 양부에게 효도하다.
    • 영수의 양부는 입양한 자녀들을 친자식처럼 귀여워하였다.
Origin
養父
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계