Korean Pronunciation of “Sister“147

The Korean word for "sister" is 자매 (jamae). It is pronounced with two syllables, the first syllable being pronounced with a low, open "a" sound and the second syllable being pronounced with a high, close "e" sound. The emphasis is on the first syllable.

Here is a breakdown of the pronunciation of 자매 (jamae):* First syllable: "ja" is pronounced with a low, open "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "father".
* Second syllable: "mae" is pronounced with a high, close "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "may".

The emphasis is on the first syllable, so the word is pronounced "JA-mae".

Here are some examples of how to use 자매 (jamae) in a sentence:* 저는 여동생이 있어요. (jeoneun yeodongsaeng-i iss-eo.) - I have a younger sister.
* 언니가 학교에 가요. (eonni-ga hakgyo-e gayo.) - My older sister goes to school.
* 자매 사이에는 특별한 유대감이 있어요. (jamae sa-ie-neun teukbyeolhan yudaegam-i iss-eo.) - There is a special bond between sisters.

The Korean word for "sister" can also be used in a more figurative sense to refer to a close female friend.

Here are some examples of how to use 자매 (jamae) in a figurative sense:* 그녀는 내 자매와 같아요. (geunyeoneun nae jamae-wa gat-ayo.) - She is like a sister to me.
* 우리는 자매처럼 친해요. (uri-neun jamae-cheoreom chin-haeyo.) - We are as close as sisters.
* 자매는 평생 소중한 사람이에요. (jamaeneun pyeongsaeng sojunghan salam-ieyo.) - Sisters are precious people for a lifetime.

2024-11-13

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