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할머니

halmeoni

Grandmother

Beginnernoun

Definition

The mother of your parent.

Example

할머니는 매일 아침 산책하세요.

My grandmother walks every morning.

Etymology

'할머니' (halmeoni) originates from Middle Korean, referring to a grandmother, similar to '할아버지' for grandfathers, indicating family hierarchy.

How & Where It’s Used

'할머니' is used in both spoken and written contexts, conveying respect and affection. It appears in both formal and informal settings within families.

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