When to use grandmother in Korean

When to use it

Grandmother means your mother’s mother or your father’s mother. In Korean, you can say 할머니 for your own grandmother or for an elderly woman in a polite, friendly way. It is a very common family word and you will often hear it at home and in daily life.

Example sentences

1. 우리 할머니는 집에 계세요.

   My grandmother is at home.

2. 저는 주말에 할머니를 만나요.

   I meet my grandmother on weekends.

3. 할머니가 맛있는 김밥을 만드세요.

   My grandmother makes delicious kimbap.

4. 학교 끝나고 할머니 댁에 가요.

   After school, I go to my grandmother’s house.

5. 할머니와 공원에서 산책해요.

   I take a walk in the park with my grandmother.

6. 시장에 가서 할머니 선물을 사요.

   I go to the market and buy a gift for my grandmother.