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친아버지

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Meaning and Usage

"친아버지" specifically refers to one's biological or birth father, distinguishing him from adoptive or stepfathers. It is a formal and clear term used in contexts where the biological relationship is emphasized.

Common Contexts

This word often appears in family discussions, legal contexts, or emotional conversations where the distinction between biological and non-biological fathers matters.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 친아버지와 만나다: to meet one's biological father
  • 친아버지와 양아버지 구분하다: to distinguish between biological and adoptive fathers
  • 친아버지에게 감사하다: to be grateful to one's biological father

Usage Notes

When using "친아버지," speakers emphasize the biological connection, which can be important in legal, emotional, or social contexts. Avoid confusing it with "아버지" (father) which can be more general, or "양아버지" (adoptive father). This word is neutral in politeness but often appears in formal or serious conversations.

Example Sentences

그는 친아버지와 오랜만에 만났다.

Geuneun chinabeojiwa oraenman-e mannatda.

He met his biological father after a long time.

친아버지와 양아버지를 구분하는 것이 중요하다.

Chinabeojiwa yangabeojireul gubunhaneun geosi jungyohada.

It is important to distinguish between a biological father and an adoptive father.

친아버지에게 진심으로 감사하는 마음을 전했다.

Chinabeojiege jinsimeuro gamsahaneun maeumeul jeonhaetda.

I sincerely expressed my gratitude to my biological father.