동생 (dong-saeng, dongsaeng)
동생 (dongsaeng) means a younger sibling and is commonly used in daily conversations.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
동생 refers to a younger sibling, either brother or sister, in relation to the speaker.
Nuances
When to use
family introduction, talking about friends, daily conversation
In context
동생 is a noun used to indicate a younger sibling by age difference. It fits naturally in both formal and informal speech.
제 동생은 고등학생이에요.
je dong-saeng-eun go-deung-hak-saeng-i-e-yo., je dong saeng eun go deung hak saeng i e yo.
동생 means a younger sibling, so the sentence is appropriate.
동생이 저보다 나이가 많아요.
dong-saeng-i jeo-bo-da na-i-ga man-a-yo., dong saeng i jeo bo da na i ga man a yo.
동생 means younger sibling, so they cannot be older than the speaker.
동생과 함께 영화를 봤어요.
dong-saeng-gwa ham-kke yeong-hwa-reul bwass-eo-yo., dong saeng gwa ham kke yeong hwa reul bwass eo yo.
The phrase with 동생 is natural and correct.
동생은 친구를 만났어요.
dong-saeng-eun chin-gu-reul man-nass-eo-yo., dong saeng eun chin gu reul man nass eo yo.
동생 is correctly used as the subject.
동생이 형보다 키가 커요.
dong-saeng-i hyeong-bo-da ki-ga keo-yo., dong saeng i hyeong bo da ki ga keo yo.
동생 refers to a younger sibling, so the sentence is correct.
동생이 언니보다 나이가 많아요.
dong-saeng-i eon-ni-bo-da na-i-ga man-a-yo., dong saeng i eon ni bo da na i ga man a yo.
동생 always means younger sibling, so cannot be older.
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