Difference between family and friend in Korean
식구·친구
식구family
식구 means “family,” especially the people who live together in one home. Koreans use it in everyday life when talking about family members. It gives a warm feeling, like the people you share your daily life with.
How to say family
친구friend
A friend is a person you like and spend time with. In Korean, 친구 means a friend, usually someone close to your age. You can use this word when talking about school, home, playtime, shopping, or trips with people you know well.
How to say friendThe difference
식구 means the people in your family or household. It is not a friend from school, the neighborhood, or playtime.
