son vs fool in Korean

아들vs바보

son

아들son

The word "아들" means "son," or a male child in a family. You use it when talking about your own son or someone else’s son in everyday life. It is a common family word and often appears when introducing family members.

When to use son
fool

바보fool

바보 means “fool” or “silly person.” People use it when someone does something careless, funny, or not smart. Friends or family may say it playfully, but it can sound rude if you say it seriously.

When to use fool

How they differ

아들 means a son in the family. It is a family role, while 바보 is a label you can say about anyone and it can sound rude.