When to use grandfather in Korean

When to use it

할아버지 means “grandfather” in Korean. You use it to talk about your mother’s father or your father’s father. In daily life, children may also use it politely for an elderly man, but the main meaning is a family member.

Example sentences

1. 할아버지와 함께 공원에 가요.

   I go to the park with my grandfather.

2. 주말마다 할아버지 댁에 가요.

   I visit my grandfather’s house every weekend.

3. 어제 할아버지 생일 선물을 샀어요.

   I bought a birthday gift for my grandfather yesterday.

4. 방학 때 할아버지와 부산에 갔어요.

   I went to Busan with my grandfather during vacation.