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외할머니

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Understanding '외할머니'

The word '외할머니' specifically refers to a maternal grandmother, that is, your mother's mother. It is a common family term used in everyday conversation and carries a warm, respectful tone.

Usage and Context

You will often hear '외할머니' when talking about family relationships, childhood memories, or when describing family gatherings. It is polite and neutral in formality, suitable for both casual and formal contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 외할머니 댁 (maternal grandmother's house): used when referring to visiting or staying at her home.
  • 외할머니께서 (honorific subject marker): shows respect when talking about your maternal grandmother.
  • 외할머니 사랑 (love for maternal grandmother): expresses affection.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '외할머니' with '할머니' (grandmother in general) or '친할머니' (paternal grandmother). Using the correct term clarifies which side of the family you are referring to and shows cultural awareness.

Using '외할머니' correctly helps you sound natural and respectful when discussing family in Korean.

Example Sentences

외할머니께서 맛있는 음식을 많이 해 주셨어요.

Oehalmeonikkeseo masinneun eumsigeul mani hae jusyeosseoyo.

My maternal grandmother made a lot of delicious food for me.

어릴 때 외할머니 댁에서 자주 놀았어요.

Eoril ttae oehalmeoni daegeseo jaju norasseoyo.

When I was young, I often played at my maternal grandmother's house.

외할머니는 항상 우리 가족을 걱정하세요.

Oehalmeonineun hangsang uri gajogeul geokjeonghaseyo.

My maternal grandmother always worries about our family.