Skip to main content
Try a free Korean lesson

Korean learner dictionary

큰형 meaning and pronunciation

keunhyeong · eldest brother

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 81655
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 큰형Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    둘 이상의 형 가운데 맏이인 형.

    English: eldest brother — The eldest brother among many brothers.

    Examples

    • 큰형 내외.
    • 큰형 노릇.
    • 큰형 집.
    • 큰형과 작은형.
    • 큰형을 따르다.
    • 큰형을 만나다.
Origin
큰兄
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계

Active recall

Check whether you can produce it without looking.

Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.

Card 1 of 2

How do you say “eldest brother” in Korean?

Ready to level up 큰형?

Turn 큰형 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.

Try a free Korean lesson

No account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.