Difference between grandfather and Father in Korean
할아버지·아빠
할아버지grandfather
할아버지 means “grandfather” in Korean. You use it when talking about your own grandfather or someone else’s grandfather. In daily life, children also sometimes use it politely for an elderly man.
How to say grandfather
아빠Father
아빠 means “dad” or “father” in a warm, everyday way. People use it when talking to their father or talking about him at home and in daily life. It is a very common family word for beginners to learn.
How to say FatherThe difference
This also means your father, but it is more casual and warm than 아버지. You use it for your dad, not for an older generation family member.
