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형제자매

hyeongjejamae

When talking about your family in Korean, you might want to mention your brothers and sisters. The word for 'siblings' in Korean is 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae).

This word is a combination of 형제 (hyeongje) which means 'brothers' and 자매 (jamae) which means 'sisters'. So, when you put them together, you get 'brothers and sisters' or simply 'siblings'.

You can use this word to talk about your whole group of siblings without having to list each one separately. It's a handy word to know when introducing your family.

When talking about your brothers and sisters in Korean, the word 형제자매 (hyeong-je-ja-mae) is used. This literally combines 형제 (hyeong-je), meaning 'brothers', and 자매 (ja-mae), meaning 'sisters'. So, if someone asks about your family, you can use this term to refer to all of your siblings collectively. It’s a convenient way to include both male and female siblings in one word without listing them out individually.

When talking about your siblings in Korean, you can use the word 형제자매 (hyeong-je-ja-mae). This word literally combines 형제 (hyeong-je) for brothers and 자매 (ja-mae) for sisters. It's a general term, similar to how we use "siblings" in English to refer to both brothers and sisters collectively. You might hear it when people are asking if you have brothers or sisters, or when discussing family in a broad sense.

When talking about your siblings in Korean, the term 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) is a formal and general way to refer to brothers and sisters collectively. You'll often see this term in written contexts or formal settings. While it directly translates to 'brothers and sisters,' in everyday conversation, Koreans usually specify whether they are talking about older brothers (형 - hyeong), older sisters (누나 - nuna for males, 언니 - eonni for females), younger brothers (남동생 - namdongsaeng), or younger sisters (여동생 - yeodongsaeng).

Understanding the specific terms for each sibling type is crucial for natural conversation, as they also reflect social hierarchy and politeness levels. So, while 형제자매 is good for general reference, be prepared to use more specific terms when speaking about your own family.

When talking about siblings in Korean, 형제자매 (hyung-je-ja-mae) is the general term for brothers and sisters combined. It’s a very practical word to know, especially when asking someone if they have any siblings. You can also use more specific terms like (hyung) for older brother (male speaker), 오빠 (oppa) for older brother (female speaker), 누나 (nuna) for older sister (male speaker), 언니 (eonni) for older sister (female speaker), 남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) for younger brother, and 여동생 (yeo-dong-saeng) for younger sister.

형제자매 in 30 Sekunden

  • 형제자매 means 'siblings' in Korean.
  • It combines 'brothers' (형제) and 'sisters' (자매).
  • Use it when talking about all your brothers and sisters together.

§ How to Use 형제자매 in a Sentence

Let's dive into how to use '형제자매' (pronounced 'hyung-je-ja-mae') in Korean sentences. Remember, this word means 'siblings' and is a handy, gender-neutral term for brothers and sisters combined.

Definition
Siblings (brothers and sisters).

§ Basic Sentence Structure

You'll often use '형제자매' with particles to show its role in a sentence. Here are a few common ways:

  • 형제자매가 (hyung-je-ja-mae-ga): When '형제자매' is the subject of the sentence (who or what is doing the action).
  • 형제자매는 (hyung-je-ja-mae-neun): Similar to '가', but can also emphasize '형제자매' or introduce it as a topic.
  • 형제자매를 (hyung-je-ja-mae-reul): When '형제자매' is the object of the sentence (who or what the action is being done to).
  • 형제자매와/하고 (hyung-je-ja-mae-wa/ha-go): Meaning 'with siblings'.
  • 형제자매의 (hyung-je-ja-mae-ui): Meaning 'siblings'' or 'of siblings' (possessive).

§ Examples in Context

Let's look at some practical examples so you can see '형제자매' in action. Pay attention to the particles used and how they change the meaning.

저는 세 형제자매가 있습니다.

Translation hint: I have three siblings.

우리 형제자매는 모두 친합니다.

Translation hint: All of our siblings are close (to each other).

형제자매와 함께 여행하는 것을 좋아해요.

Translation hint: I like traveling with my siblings.

그녀는 형제자매의 도움을 받았습니다.

Translation hint: She received help from her siblings.

우리 형제자매는 서로 많이 닮았어요.

Translation hint: Our siblings resemble each other a lot.

§ Common Phrases with 형제자매

Here are some common phrases where '형제자매' naturally fits:

  • 형제자매가 몇 명이에요? (hyung-je-ja-mae-ga myeo myeong-i-e-yo?): How many siblings do you have? This is a very common question you'll hear.
  • 형제자매가 많다/적다 (hyung-je-ja-mae-ga man-ta/jeok-da): To have many/few siblings.
  • 형제자매 사이 (hyung-je-ja-mae sa-i): The relationship between siblings.

형제자매가 몇 명이에요? 저는 두 명 있어요.

Translation hint: How many siblings do you have? I have two.

우리 형제자매 사이는 아주 좋습니다.

Translation hint: The relationship between our siblings is very good.

Keep practicing these examples and try to make your own sentences using '형제자매'. The more you use it, the more natural it will become!

§ Understanding 형제자매 (Hyung-je-ja-mae)

Let's get straight to it. The Korean word 형제자매 (hyung-je-ja-mae) means 'siblings'. It's a formal and inclusive way to refer to brothers and sisters together. You'll hear this term in various contexts, from casual conversations about family to more formal settings like school or work discussions.

DEFINITION
Siblings (brothers and sisters).

§ Where You'll Hear 형제자매

You'll encounter 형제자매 in a few common situations. It's a good word to know for talking about family, social structures, and even in news reports.

§ At Work and School

In more formal settings, like a school or workplace survey, or when discussing demographics, 형제자매 is used to inquire about someone's siblings.

  • Application Forms: You might see it on a form asking about your family structure.

  • Discussions: When talking about family sizes or dynamics in a general way, people will use this term.

김 선생님은 형제자매가 세 명 있어요. (Teacher Kim has three siblings.)

저의 형제자매는 모두 대학생이에요. (All of my siblings are university students.)

§ In the News or Formal Reports

When news outlets or researchers discuss family structures or societal trends related to siblings, they'll use 형제자매.

  • Demographic Studies: Reports on birth rates or family composition will frequently use this term.

  • Family-Related News: Stories about families, especially those involving multiple children, will use 형제자매.

최근 연구에 따르면, 한국의 형제자매 수는 점점 줄어들고 있습니다. (According to recent research, the number of siblings in Korea is gradually decreasing.)

그는 다섯 형제자매 중 막내입니다. (He is the youngest among five siblings.)

§ Everyday Conversations (Less Common, but Still Used)

While often replaced by more specific terms, you might still hear 형제자매 in casual talk, especially if someone is trying to be inclusive or generalize.

우리 형제자매는 주말마다 모여요. (My siblings and I gather every weekend.)

§ Understanding 형제자매 (Hyung-je-ja-mae)

The Korean word 형제자매 (hyung-je-ja-mae) directly translates to 'siblings' and refers to brothers and sisters collectively. It's a very straightforward term that you'll use often when talking about family. Think of it as the go-to word when you want to refer to your brothers and sisters as a group, without specifying their gender or birth order.

DEFINITION
Siblings (brothers and sisters).

우리 형제자매는 다섯 명이에요. (We have five siblings.)

저는 형제자매가 없어요. (I don't have any siblings.)

§ When to use 형제자매 vs. other words

While 형제자매 is the general term for siblings, Korean has many specific words for different family members based on gender, birth order, and even whether you're speaking as a male or female. This can be a bit confusing at first, but let's break it down.

You should use 형제자매 when you want to talk about 'siblings' as a collective, gender-neutral group, or when you don't need to specify the individual relationships. It's a broad term.

  • When to use 형제자매:

Imagine you're filling out a form or answering a general question about your family. If someone asks "Do you have siblings?" you would use 형제자매 in your answer. For example, 형제자매가 있어요? (Do you have siblings?).

우리 형제자매는 어렸을 때 자주 싸웠어요. (My siblings and I fought a lot when we were young.)

Now, let's look at the alternatives and when to use them:

Alternatives to 형제자매

형 (hyung): Older brother (used by males). If you are a male, and you are talking to or about your older brother, you use 형.

오빠 (oppa): Older brother (used by females). If you are a female, and you are talking to or about your older brother, you use 오빠.

누나 (nuna): Older sister (used by males). If you are a male, and you are talking to or about your older sister, you use 누나.

언니 (eonni): Older sister (used by females). If you are a female, and you are talking to or about your older sister, you use 언니.

동생 (dongsaeng): Younger sibling (gender-neutral). This is a general term for a younger brother or younger sister. To specify, you can say 남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) for younger brother or 여동생 (yeo-dong-saeng) for younger sister.

As you can see, when you want to refer to a specific sibling, especially an older one, the word you use depends on your own gender. This is a crucial aspect of Korean culture and language. When you use 형제자매, you are essentially bypassing these specific gender and birth order distinctions, making it a handy word for general discussions about your family's children.

동생은 학생이에요. (My younger sibling is a student.)

저는 오빠가 있어요. (I have an older brother [female speaker].)

So, while 형제자매 is useful for a broad overview, these specific terms are essential for nuanced conversations and showing proper respect and familiarity within a family context. Mastering both will significantly improve your Korean communication skills!

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"저의 형제자매분들은 모두 건강하게 잘 지내고 계십니다. (My siblings are all living healthily and well.)"

Neutral

"저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요. (I have two siblings.)"

Informell

"우리 형제자매는 정말 친해. (My siblings and I are really close.)"

Child friendly

"오빠랑 언니랑 같이 놀자! (Let's play together, big brother and big sister!)"

Wusstest du?

The individual characters are often combined in various ways to specify gender and age order within a family. For example, '형제' (hyeongje) refers specifically to brothers, and '자매' (jamae) to sisters.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /hjʌŋd͡ʒeɪd͡ʒæmeɪ/
US /hjʌŋd͡ʒeɪd͡ʒæmeɪ/
short
Reimt sich auf
none
Häufige Fehler
  • Mispronouncing the 'eo' vowel as 'oh' instead of a sound similar to the 'u' in 'butter'.
  • Failing to differentiate between the 'j' sound and a softer 'ch' sound.

Wichtige Grammatik

N + 들: This suffix is added to nouns to make them plural. While not always necessary for pluralization in Korean, it's often used with people to emphasize the 'group' aspect.

형제자매들 (siblings [as a group])

N + 과/와: This particle means 'and' or 'with'. It can be used to list nouns.

나와 형제자매 (me and my siblings)

N + 이다/입니다: This is the basic 'to be' verb. Use it to state what something is.

그들은 형제자매입니다. (They are siblings.)

N + 의: This particle indicates possession, similar to 's or 'of' in English.

형제자매의 사진 (a picture of siblings)

N + 에요/이에요: This is another form of the 'to be' verb, commonly used in informal polite speech.

우리는 형제자매예요. (We are siblings.)

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

저는 형제자매가 없어요.

I don't have siblings.

2

형제자매가 몇 명이에요?

How many siblings do you have?

3

저의 형제자매는 모두 한국에 살아요.

All my siblings live in Korea.

4

저는 형제자매가 한 명 있어요.

I have one sibling.

5

형제자매와 함께 여행했어요.

I traveled with my siblings.

6

그들은 형제자매 같아요.

They are like siblings.

7

우리 형제자매는 사이가 좋아요.

My siblings and I get along well.

8

형제자매가 많아서 좋아요.

It's good to have many siblings.

1

저에게는 두 명의 형제자매가 있습니다.

I have two siblings.

A common way to state the number of family members.

2

그녀는 형제자매가 없어요.

She doesn't have siblings.

없다 means 'to not have'.

3

우리는 모두 형제자매처럼 지내요.

We all get along like siblings.

~처럼 means 'like' or 'as if'.

4

당신의 형제자매는 어디에 사나요?

Where do your siblings live?

어디에 사나요? is a polite way to ask 'where do they live?'

5

제 형제자매는 모두 한국에 살고 있습니다.

All my siblings live in Korea.

모두 means 'all'.

6

저는 형제자매와 사이가 좋아요.

I have a good relationship with my siblings.

사이가 좋다 means 'to have a good relationship'.

7

그들은 형제자매가 많아요.

They have many siblings.

많다 means 'to be many/much'.

8

형제자매가 함께 여행을 갔어요.

The siblings went on a trip together.

함께 means 'together'.

1

저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요. (I have two siblings.)

저는 (I) 형제자매가 (siblings) 두 명 (two people) 있어요 (have).

2

그녀는 형제자매가 많아서 집이 항상 시끄러워요. (She has many siblings, so her house is always noisy.)

그녀는 (She) 형제자매가 (siblings) 많아서 (because there are many) 집이 (house) 항상 (always) 시끄러워요 (is noisy).

-아서/어서 (because, so)

3

우리 형제자매는 주말마다 같이 저녁을 먹어요. (My siblings and I eat dinner together every weekend.)

우리 형제자매는 (My siblings and I) 주말마다 (every weekend) 같이 (together) 저녁을 (dinner) 먹어요 (eat).

-마다 (every)

4

형제자매가 있는 것은 좋은 것 같아요. (It seems good to have siblings.)

형제자매가 (siblings) 있는 (having) 것은 (thing) 좋은 것 (good thing) 같아요 (seems like).

-는 것 (gerund, noun phrase)

5

저는 형제자매 중 막내입니다. (I am the youngest among my siblings.)

저는 (I) 형제자매 (siblings) 중 (among) 막내입니다 (am the youngest).

중 (among)

6

제 친구는 형제자매가 없어서 혼자 살아요. (My friend doesn't have siblings, so they live alone.)

제 친구는 (My friend) 형제자매가 (siblings) 없어서 (because there are none) 혼자 (alone) 살아요 (lives).

-아서/어서 (because, so)

7

우리 형제자매는 서로 많이 도와줘요. (My siblings and I help each other a lot.)

우리 형제자매는 (My siblings and I) 서로 (each other) 많이 (a lot) 도와줘요 (help).

8

형제자매가 싸울 때도 있지만, 그래도 사랑해요. (Sometimes siblings fight, but I still love them.)

형제자매가 (siblings) 싸울 때도 (even when fighting) 있지만 (but there is) 그래도 (still) 사랑해요 (love them).

-ㄹ/을 때 (when), -지만 (but)

1

저에게는 두 명의 형제자매가 있어요. 한 명은 언니고 한 명은 남동생이에요.

I have two siblings. One is an older sister and one is a younger brother.

2

그녀는 형제자매가 많아서 집안이 항상 북적거려요.

She has many siblings, so her house is always bustling.

3

우리 형제자매는 서로 많이 도와주고 의지하는 편이에요.

My siblings and I tend to help and rely on each other a lot.

4

명절에는 온 형제자매가 모여서 함께 시간을 보내요.

During holidays, all the siblings gather and spend time together.

5

형제자매가 있다는 것은 때로는 다투기도 하지만, 큰 힘이 되기도 해요.

Having siblings sometimes means fighting, but it can also be a great source of strength.

6

그들은 형제자매처럼 가까운 친구 사이예요.

They are close friends, like siblings.

7

어릴 때부터 형제자매와 함께 자라서 외로움을 덜 느꼈어요.

Growing up with my siblings from a young age, I felt less lonely.

8

형제자매의 유대감은 시간이 지나도 변치 않는 것 같아요.

The bond between siblings seems to remain unchanged even over time.

1

그들은 서로 돕는 끈끈한 형제자매이다.

They are close-knit siblings who help each other.

끈끈하다: close-knit, strong; 서로 돕다: to help each other

2

저는 외동이라 형제자매가 없는 것이 항상 아쉬웠어요.

I'm an only child, so I always regretted not having siblings.

외동: only child; 아쉽다: to regret, to feel a pity

3

성인이 되어서도 형제자매는 서로에게 큰 의지가 된다.

Even as adults, siblings are a great support to each other.

성인이 되다: to become an adult; 의지가 되다: to be a support

4

형제자매 간의 싸움은 자연스러운 일이지만, 화해하는 것이 중요하다.

Fights between siblings are natural, but it's important to reconcile.

간의: between; 싸움: fight; 화해하다: to reconcile

5

그녀는 세 명의 형제자매 중 막내이다.

She is the youngest among her three siblings.

중: among; 막내: youngest (child)

6

명절에는 온 가족과 형제자매들이 모여 즐거운 시간을 보낸다.

During holidays, the whole family and siblings gather and have a good time.

명절: holiday; 온 가족: whole family; 모이다: to gather

7

형제자매의 유대감은 시간이 지날수록 더욱 깊어진다.

The bond between siblings deepens even more over time.

유대감: bond, sense of solidarity; 깊어지다: to deepen

8

때로는 형제자매가 가장 좋은 친구가 될 수 있다.

Sometimes siblings can be the best friends.

때로는: sometimes; 가장 좋은: best

Häufige Kollokationen

친형제자매 biological siblings
남매 형제자매 brother and sister siblings
형제자매 관계 sibling relationship
형제자매끼리 among siblings
형제자매가 많다 to have many siblings
형제자매가 적다 to have few siblings
형제자매가 없다 to have no siblings
이복 형제자매 half-siblings
의붓 형제자매 step-siblings
형제자매를 돌보다 to take care of siblings

Häufige Phrasen

저는 형제자매가 세 명 있어요.

I have three siblings.

형제자매는 있으세요?

Do you have siblings?

우리 형제자매는 사이가 좋아요.

My siblings and I get along well.

그들은 형제자매처럼 친해요.

They are close like siblings.

형제자매와 함께 자랐어요.

I grew up with my siblings.

형제자매끼리 다투는 것은 흔한 일이에요.

It's common for siblings to fight.

저는 형제자매가 없어서 외로워요.

I'm lonely because I don't have siblings.

형제자매들과 여행을 갈 거예요.

I'm going on a trip with my siblings.

형제자매는 서로 의지해야 해요.

Siblings should rely on each other.

형제자매가 많으면 집이 시끄러워요.

If there are many siblings, the house is noisy.

Grammatikmuster

Topic marker (은/는) Subject marker (이/가) Possessive marker (의) Plural marker (들 - often omitted for people if context is clear)

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"피를 나눈 형제자매"

Blood siblings (literal: siblings who share blood)

우리는 피를 나눈 형제자매라서 서로를 이해해요. (We are blood siblings, so we understand each other.)

neutral

"형제자매처럼 지내다"

To live like siblings (to be very close friends)

어릴 때부터 형제자매처럼 지냈어요. (We've been living like siblings since we were young.)

neutral

"형제자매의 정"

Sibling affection/love

형제자매의 정은 특별해요. (Sibling affection is special.)

neutral

"형제자매가 많다"

To have many siblings

저는 형제자매가 많아서 집이 항상 시끄러워요. (I have many siblings, so the house is always noisy.)

neutral

"외동이다"

To be an only child (often used in contrast to having siblings)

저는 외동이라 형제자매가 없어요. (I'm an only child, so I don't have siblings.)

neutral

"형제자매 우애"

Brotherly/sisterly love, sibling camaraderie

그들의 형제자매 우애는 본받을 만하다. (Their sibling camaraderie is admirable.)

formal

"형제자매 간"

Between siblings

형제자매 간의 싸움은 흔한 일이다. (Fights between siblings are common.)

neutral

"형제자매 복이 있다"

To be lucky with siblings (to have good siblings)

그녀는 형제자매 복이 있어서 늘 행복해 보여요. (She's lucky with siblings, so she always looks happy.)

neutral

"형제자매처럼 아끼다"

To cherish like siblings

그는 후배들을 형제자매처럼 아낀다. (He cherishes his junior colleagues like siblings.)

neutral

"형제자매를 돕다"

To help one's siblings

힘들 때는 형제자매를 돕는 것이 당연해요. (When times are tough, helping your siblings is natural.)

neutral

Satzmuster

A1

[Subject]은/는 형제자매가 [Number] 명 있어요.

저는 형제자매가 세 명 있어요. (I have three siblings.)

A1

[Subject]은/는 형제자매입니다.

그들은 형제자매입니다. (They are siblings.)

A2

형제자매가 [Description]면 [Feeling/Result]어요/아요.

형제자매가 많으면 좋아요. (If you have many siblings, it's good.)

A2

[Possessive] 형제자매는 [Action]어요/아요.

우리 형제자매는 자주 만나요. (Our siblings meet often.)

Wortfamilie

Substantive

Older brother (used by a male)
오빠 Older brother (used by a female)
누나 Older sister (used by a male)
언니 Older sister (used by a female)
남동생 Younger brother
여동생 Younger sister
가족 Family
친척 Relative

Tipps

Basic Meaning of 형제자매

The word 형제자매 (hyeong-je-ja-mae) directly translates to 'siblings' in English. It's a combination of 형제 (hyeong-je) meaning 'brothers' and 자매 (ja-mae) meaning 'sisters'. Together, they encompass all siblings.

Using 형제자매 in a Sentence

You can use 형제자매 to refer to your brothers and sisters as a group. For example, '저는 형제자매가 많아요' means 'I have many siblings.' Here, '많아요' means 'many'.

Individual vs. Collective

While 형제자매 refers to siblings collectively, you'll use specific words for individual family members: 형 (hyeong) for older brother (male speaker), 오빠 (oppa) for older brother (female speaker), 누나 (nuna) for older sister (male speaker), 언니 (eonni) for older sister (female speaker), 남동생 (nam-dong-saeng) for younger brother, and 여동생 (yeo-dong-saeng) for younger sister. Keep these distinct.

Formal vs. Informal

형제자매 is a relatively neutral and formal term. In casual conversation, people might just say '우리 가족 (uri ga-jok)' meaning 'my family' or list out their siblings individually if they're close. For example, '저에게는 한 명과 여동생 한 명이 있어요' means 'I have one older brother and one younger sister.'

Asking About Siblings

To ask someone if they have siblings, you can say '형제자매 있으세요?' (Do you have siblings?). '있으세요' is the polite form of 'to have'.

Responding to the Question

If you have siblings, you can say '네, 형제자매 있어요' (Yes, I have siblings). If you don't, you can say '아니요, 형제자매 없어요' (No, I don't have siblings). '없어요' means 'don't have'.

Age Hierarchy in Korean

Korean culture places a strong emphasis on age hierarchy, especially within families. This is why there are different terms for older and younger siblings, and also gender-specific terms for older siblings based on the speaker's gender. When you say 형제자매, it's a general term that doesn't specify this hierarchy, but when you talk about your own siblings individually, these specific terms become very important.

Counting Siblings

When stating the number of siblings, you use native Korean numbers. For example, '형제자매가 두 명 있어요' (I have two siblings). '두 명' means 'two people'.

Common Phrase with 형제자매

You might hear '형제자매처럼 지내다' which means 'to live like siblings' or 'to get along like siblings.' This implies a close, family-like bond even if people are not blood relatives.

Don't Confuse with Cousins

형제자매 specifically means brothers and sisters. It does not include cousins. There are different terms for cousins in Korean (e.g., 사촌 (sa-chon)), so be careful not to mix them up.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Imagine a **hyung** (older brother) and a **ja-mae** (sisters) standing together. 'Hyung-je-ja-mae' sounds like a mix of 'hyung' and 'ja-mae,' bringing to mind a group of brothers and sisters.

Visuelle Assoziation

Picture a family photo with all the children smiling together—the 'hyungjejamae.' Focus on a diverse group of kids, some boys, some girls, all related.

Word Web

가족 (ga-jok) - Family 오빠 (o-ppa) - Older brother (for females) 형 (hyeong) - Older brother (for males) 언니 (eon-ni) - Older sister (for females) 누나 (nu-na) - Older sister (for males)

Herausforderung

Try to introduce your own siblings using this word. For example, '저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요.' (I have two siblings.) Or, if you don't have siblings, '저는 형제자매가 없어요.' (I don't have siblings.) This helps you use it in a personal and practical context.

Wortherkunft

Sino-Korean

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Older brother (兄) + younger brother (弟) + older sister (姊) + younger sister (妹)

Sino-Tibetan (via Chinese)

Kultureller Kontext

In Korea, family relationships and the order of birth are very important. The term '형제자매' (hyeongjejamae) encompasses all siblings, but when speaking about specific siblings, Koreans often use more detailed terms that reflect their birth order and gender. This highlights the hierarchical and respectful nature of Korean family dynamics.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Talking about family members with new acquaintances.

  • 형제자매가 어떻게 되세요?
  • 저는 형제자매가 없어요.
  • 저는 언니가 한 명 있어요.

Describing your family structure.

  • 저희 가족은 부모님과 저, 그리고 형제자매로 이루어져 있어요.
  • 저는 외동이에요.
  • 형제자매가 많은 편이에요.

Comparing family sizes with friends.

  • 한국에서는 형제자매가 적은 편이에요.
  • 형제자매가 많으면 북적거려서 좋겠어요.
  • 저는 형제자매가 없어서 부러워요.

Discussing the roles or relationships between siblings.

  • 형제자매끼리는 서로 도와야 해요.
  • 어릴 때 형제자매랑 많이 싸웠어요.
  • 형제자매는 평생 친구예요.

When filling out forms or surveys about family.

  • 형제자매 수를 기입해 주세요.
  • 형제자매의 연령대를 적어주세요.
  • 형제자매 중 몇째이신가요?

Gesprächseinstiege

"형제자매가 있으세요?"

"형제자매와 사이가 좋으신가요?"

"어릴 때 형제자매와 어떤 추억이 있으세요?"

"형제자매가 있다면, 어떤 점이 가장 좋다고 생각하세요?"

"만약 형제자매가 없다면, 어떤 점이 가장 아쉬울 것 같으세요?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

나의 형제자매는 어떤 사람들인지 자세히 묘사해 보세요.

형제자매와 함께 했던 가장 기억에 남는 경험을 써보세요.

형제자매가 나에게 어떤 의미인지 깊이 생각해 보고 글로 표현해 보세요.

만약 형제자매가 없었다면 나의 삶은 어떻게 달라졌을지 상상해 보세요.

형제자매에게 하고 싶은 말이 있다면 무엇인지 편지 형식으로 써보세요.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

형제 (hyeongje) specifically refers to brothers. 자매 (jamae) specifically refers to sisters. 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) is a general term that includes both brothers and sisters, meaning 'siblings'.

You use 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) when you want to refer to your siblings as a collective group. It's a more concise way of saying 'brothers and sisters' together. For example, instead of saying '저는 형이 한 명 있고, 여동생이 두 명 있어요' (I have one older brother and two younger sisters), you could say '저는 형제자매가 세 명 있어요' (I have three siblings).

Yes, 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) is a neutral and polite term suitable for all situations, whether formal or informal. It's a standard word for 'siblings'.

No, 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) specifically refers to blood relatives or legally adopted siblings. You wouldn't use it to describe close friends, even if you feel like they are 'like family'. For close friends, you would use terms like '친구 (chingu)' or '가족 같은 사람 (gajok gateun saram - people like family)'.

You can ask: 형제자매가 있으세요? (hyeongjejamaega isseuseyo?) which means 'Do you have siblings?' This is a polite way to ask.

The word 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) is a compound word:

  • 형제 (hyeongje) comes from '형 (hyeong - older brother)' and '제 (je - younger brother)'.
  • 자매 (jamae) comes from '자 (ja - older sister)' and '매 (mae - younger sister)'.
So, literally, it's 'older and younger brothers' combined with 'older and younger sisters'.

While 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) is a straightforward term for siblings, you might hear phrases like 형제자매간의 우애 (hyeongjejamaeganui uae), meaning 'sibling affection/bond', or 형제자매처럼 지내다 (hyeongjejamaecheoreom jinaeda), meaning 'to live like siblings' (referring to a close relationship).

Context is important, but generally, 형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) can encompass half-siblings. For step-siblings, you would typically use more specific terms like 의붓형제 (eu-beut-hyeongje - step-brother) or 의붓자매 (eu-beut-jamae - step-sister) if you need to be precise, but in casual conversation, it might be used broadly.

If you have siblings: 네, 형제자매가 있어요. (Ne, hyeongjejamaega isseoyo.) (Yes, I have siblings.) Then you can specify: 형이 한 명 있고, 여동생이 있어요. (Hyeongi han myeong itgo, yeodongsaengi isseoyo.) (I have one older brother and a younger sister.)
If you don't have siblings: 아니요, 없어요. (Aniyo, eopseoyo.) (No, I don't.) or 저는 외동이에요. (Jeoneun oedongieyo.) (I'm an only child.)

It can be fairly common in Korean culture to ask about family, including siblings, especially in more informal settings or as part of getting to know someone better. It's often seen as a way to build rapport and understand someone's background. However, it's not usually the very first question asked.

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fill blank A1

저는 ___가 한 명 있어요. (I have one sibling.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

'형제자매' means siblings. The sentence talks about having one sibling.

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우리 ___는 매일 함께 놀아요. (Our siblings play together every day.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence context implies 'siblings' playing together. '형제자매' fits this meaning.

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수진 씨는 ___가 없어요. (Sujin doesn't have siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence states Sujin 'doesn't have' (없어요) something related to family members, so 'siblings' is the correct choice.

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제 ___는 모두 학생입니다. (All my siblings are students.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence is about family members being students, so 'siblings' is the most appropriate word.

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저는 ___가 세 명 있습니다. (I have three siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence indicates a number of people, which relates to 'siblings'.

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그녀의 ___는 매우 친합니다. (Her siblings are very close.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence describes a relationship between people, making 'siblings' the correct answer.

multiple choice A1

Which word means 'siblings'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

형제자매 (hyeongjejamae) specifically refers to brothers and sisters, or siblings.

multiple choice A1

Choose the correct Korean word to complete the sentence: 저는 ___가 두 명 있어요. (I have two ___.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

This sentence is asking about family members, and '형제자매' means siblings, fitting the context of having two.

multiple choice A1

If you want to say 'Do you have siblings?' in Korean, which word would you use?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The question is about family members, and '형제자매' is the correct term for siblings.

true false A1

The word '형제자매' only refers to brothers.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

No, '형제자매' refers to both brothers and sisters, meaning siblings.

true false A1

If someone asks '형제자매가 있어요?', they are asking if you have siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Yes, '형제자매가 있어요?' is a common way to ask 'Do you have siblings?'.

true false A1

The word '형제자매' is typically used to refer to your pets.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'형제자매' is exclusively for human siblings, not pets.

writing A1

Write a short sentence introducing your siblings. If you don't have siblings, you can write about fictional siblings or that you don't have any.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요. (I have two siblings.) / 저는 형제자매가 없어요. (I don't have siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Imagine you are talking to a new friend. Write a simple sentence asking if they have siblings.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

형제자매가 있어요? (Do you have siblings?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Write a sentence describing that your friend has many siblings.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

제 친구는 형제자매가 많아요. (My friend has many siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A1

What does the speaker say about their siblings?

Read this passage:

저는 형제자매가 없어요. 그래서 혼자 살아요. 하지만 친구들이 많아요.

What does the speaker say about their siblings?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: The speaker does not have siblings.

'형제자매가 없어요' means 'I don't have siblings.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: The speaker does not have siblings.

'형제자매가 없어요' means 'I don't have siblings.'

reading A1

What does Sujin do with her siblings on the weekend?

Read this passage:

수진 씨는 형제자매가 있어요. 오빠 한 명과 여동생 한 명이 있어요. 수진 씨는 형제자매와 주말에 영화를 봐요.

What does Sujin do with her siblings on the weekend?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: She watches a movie.

'수진 씨는 형제자매와 주말에 영화를 봐요' means 'Sujin watches a movie with her siblings on the weekend.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: She watches a movie.

'수진 씨는 형제자매와 주말에 영화를 봐요' means 'Sujin watches a movie with her siblings on the weekend.'

reading A1

How many siblings does Jenny have?

Read this passage:

제니 씨는 형제자매가 세 명이에요. 언니 한 명, 오빠 한 명, 남동생 한 명 있어요. 제니 씨의 형제자매는 모두 한국에 살아요.

How many siblings does Jenny have?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Three siblings

'형제자매가 세 명이에요' means 'She has three siblings.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Three siblings

'형제자매가 세 명이에요' means 'She has three siblings.'

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 이것은 제 형제자매입니다.

This sentence means 'These are my siblings.' The correct order is '이것은 (This is) 제 (my) 형제자매입니다 (siblings).'

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 형제자매가 없습니다.

This sentence means 'I don't have siblings.' The correct order is '저는 (I) 형제자매가 (siblings) 없습니다 (don't have).'

sentence order A1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매와 함께 여행합니다.

This sentence means 'I travel with my siblings.' The correct order is '형제자매와 (with siblings) 함께 (together) 여행합니다 (travel).'

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저는 세 명의 ___가 있습니다. (I have three siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence indicates having a number of 'siblings'. '형제자매' means siblings.

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우리 ___는 모두 서울에 살아요. (All of my siblings live in Seoul.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence is talking about family members who live in Seoul. '형제자매' refers to siblings.

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저는 ___ 중에서 제가 가장 어립니다. (Among my siblings, I am the youngest.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The context implies a comparison of age within a group of brothers and sisters. '형제자매' fits best.

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어렸을 때, 저는 ___와 많이 싸웠어요. (When I was young, I fought a lot with my siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence describes childhood conflict, often referring to arguments with brothers and sisters. '형제자매' is the correct term.

fill blank A2

___가 있습니까? (Do you have siblings?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

This is a direct question asking about the existence of brothers and sisters. '형제자매' is the appropriate word.

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제 ___는 저보다 키가 큽니다. (My siblings are taller than me.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence talks about a height comparison with brothers and sisters. '형제자매' is the correct term.

listening A2

Listen for how many siblings the speaker has.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

Listen for what the siblings do together on the weekend.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리 형제자매는 주말에 같이 영화를 봐요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

Listen for the state of a house with many siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 많으면 집이 항상 시끄러워요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

저는 형제자매가 없어요.

Focus: 형제자매

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

당신은 형제자매가 몇 명 있어요?

Focus: 몇 명 있어요

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

우리 형제자매는 모두 한국에 살아요.

Focus: 모두 한국에 살아요

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Write a short sentence about having a younger sibling using '형제자매'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 동생이 한 명 있어요. 우리는 형제자매예요. (I have one younger sibling. We are siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Describe your family briefly, mentioning if you have '형제자매'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저의 가족은 아버지, 어머니 그리고 저예요. 저는 형제자매가 없어요. (My family is father, mother, and me. I don't have siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Imagine you are talking about your friend's family. Ask if your friend has '형제자매'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

친구에게 '형제자매가 있어요?' 라고 물어보세요. (Ask your friend, 'Do you have siblings?')

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A2

What does the person do with their siblings on weekends?

Read this passage:

저는 세 명의 형제자매가 있습니다. 두 명의 언니와 한 명의 남동생이 있습니다. 우리는 주말에 자주 같이 영화를 봅니다. (I have three siblings. I have two older sisters and one younger brother. We often watch movies together on weekends.)

What does the person do with their siblings on weekends?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: They watch movies together.

The passage states '우리는 주말에 자주 같이 영화를 봅니다' (We often watch movies together on weekends).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: They watch movies together.

The passage states '우리는 주말에 자주 같이 영화를 봅니다' (We often watch movies together on weekends).

reading A2

How many siblings does Minjun have?

Read this passage:

민준 씨는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요. 한 명은 오빠이고, 다른 한 명은 여동생이에요. 민준 씨는 항상 오빠와 여동생을 사랑해요. (Minjun has two siblings. One is an older brother, and the other is a younger sister. Minjun always loves his older brother and younger sister.)

How many siblings does Minjun have?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Two

The passage says '민준 씨는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요' (Minjun has two siblings).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Two

The passage says '민준 씨는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요' (Minjun has two siblings).

reading A2

Why does Suji spend a lot of time with her friends?

Read this passage:

수지 씨는 형제자매가 없어서 외로울 때가 있어요. 그래서 친구들과 많은 시간을 보내요. 친구들은 수지 씨에게 형제자매 같아요. (Suji sometimes feels lonely because she doesn't have siblings. So she spends a lot of time with her friends. Her friends are like siblings to Suji.)

Why does Suji spend a lot of time with her friends?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Because she doesn't have siblings and sometimes feels lonely.

The passage states '수지 씨는 형제자매가 없어서 외로울 때가 있어요. 그래서 친구들과 많은 시간을 보내요.' (Suji sometimes feels lonely because she doesn't have siblings. So she spends a lot of time with her friends.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Because she doesn't have siblings and sometimes feels lonely.

The passage states '수지 씨는 형제자매가 없어서 외로울 때가 있어요. 그래서 친구들과 많은 시간을 보내요.' (Suji sometimes feels lonely because she doesn't have siblings. So she spends a lot of time with her friends.)

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 형제자매가 있어요.

This sentence means 'I have siblings.' The particles are correctly placed to connect '저는' (I) to '형제자매가' (siblings) and then to '있어요' (have).

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그녀는 형제자매가 없어요.

This sentence means 'She doesn't have siblings.' '그녀는' (she) is the subject, '형제자매가' (siblings) is the object, and '없어요' (doesn't have) is the verb.

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 몇 명 있어요?

This question asks 'How many siblings do you have?' '형제자매가' (siblings) is the subject, '몇 명' (how many people) is the quantity, and '있어요?' (do you have?) is the verb.

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저는 세 명의 ___가 있습니다. (I have three siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence indicates having three family members of the same generation, fitting the meaning of 'siblings'.

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우리 ___는 모두 대학생입니다. (All of my siblings are university students.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The context implies multiple people who are related to 'me' and are university students, so 'siblings' is the most appropriate word.

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어렸을 때, 저는 ___와 자주 싸웠습니다. (When I was young, I often fought with my siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

It's common for children to fight with their siblings, making '형제자매' the best fit.

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저는 ___ 중에서 제가 제일 어립니다. (Among my siblings, I am the youngest.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence compares the speaker's age within a group of related individuals, indicating 'siblings'.

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그는 그의 ___와 함께 여행을 갔습니다. (He went on a trip with his siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

Going on a trip with family members of the same generation, i.e., siblings, is a common scenario.

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우리 ___는 서로를 많이 도와줍니다. (My siblings help each other a lot.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

Mutual help and support are common characteristics of sibling relationships.

multiple choice B1

Choose the most natural way to say 'Do you have siblings?' in Korean.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 있습니까?

The particle '-가' (or '-이' after a consonant) is used with '있다/없다' (to have/not have) to indicate possession. '먹다' means to eat, '보다' means to see, and '좋아하다' means to like.

multiple choice B1

Which sentence correctly uses '형제자매' to mean 'My siblings are all older than me'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저의 형제자매는 모두 저보다 나이가 많습니다.

The particle '-보다' means 'than' and is used for comparison. '나이가 많다' means 'to be old' or 'to be older'. '키가 크다' means 'to be tall'.

multiple choice B1

Which of the following would you use if you want to specifically refer to your 'older brother and older sister'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 오빠와 언니

While '형제자매' is a general term for siblings, '오빠' refers to an older brother (from a female), and '언니' refers to an older sister (from a female). '동생' is a younger sibling, '친구' is a friend, and '아빠/엄마' are father/mother.

true false B1

The word '형제자매' can refer to both male and female siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'형제자매' is a gender-neutral term encompassing brothers and sisters.

true false B1

If someone asks '형제자매가 있어요?', you should only answer if you have brothers, not sisters.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'형제자매' includes both brothers and sisters, so you should answer regardless of the gender of your siblings.

true false B1

It is common to use '형제자매' when specifically addressing one's older brother directly.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

When directly addressing an older brother, you would use terms like '형' (if you are male) or '오빠' (if you are female), not the general term '형제자매'.

listening B1

Listen for how many siblings the speaker has.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 형제자매가 두 명 있어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

Listen for what the siblings do every weekend.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리 형제자매는 주말마다 같이 식사를 해요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

Listen for how having many siblings is described.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 많으면 항상 재미있어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

형제자매가 있습니까?

Focus: 형제자매 (hyeong-je-ja-mae)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

저는 형제자매가 없습니다.

Focus: 없습니다 (eop-seup-ni-da)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

제 형제자매는 모두 한국에 살고 있습니다.

Focus: 모두 (mo-du)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Write a short paragraph about your siblings or, if you don't have any, about close friends who are like siblings to you. Include at least two sentences in Korean.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 언니가 한 명 있습니다. 우리는 어릴 때부터 매우 친했습니다. 그녀는 제 최고의 친구이자 형제자매입니다. (I have one older sister. We have been very close since we were young. She is my best friend and my sibling.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Imagine you are introducing your family. Write two Korean sentences introducing your siblings, or stating that you don't have any. Use '형제자매'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저는 두 명의 형제자매가 있습니다. 그들은 남동생과 여동생입니다. (I have two siblings. They are a younger brother and a younger sister.) OR 저는 형제자매가 없습니다. (I don't have siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Describe a common activity you do with your siblings (or close friends). Write one Korean sentence using '형제자매'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저와 제 형제자매는 주말마다 영화를 같이 봅니다. (My siblings and I watch movies together every weekend.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B1

이 사람은 형제자매가 몇 명 있습니까? (How many siblings does this person have?)

Read this passage:

저는 세 명의 형제자매가 있습니다. 한 명은 오빠이고, 두 명은 여동생입니다. 우리는 어렸을 때부터 함께 많은 시간을 보냈습니다. 서로 다른 성격을 가지고 있지만, 항상 서로를 아끼고 도와줍니다.

이 사람은 형제자매가 몇 명 있습니까? (How many siblings does this person have?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 세 명 (Three)

첫 번째 문장에 '세 명의 형제자매가 있습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The first sentence states 'I have three siblings'.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 세 명 (Three)

첫 번째 문장에 '세 명의 형제자매가 있습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The first sentence states 'I have three siblings'.)

reading B1

민수는 왜 형제자매가 있으면 좋겠다고 생각합니까? (Why does Minsu think it would be good to have siblings?)

Read this passage:

민수는 형제자매가 없습니다. 그래서 그는 혼자 노는 것에 익숙합니다. 하지만 가끔은 형제자매가 있으면 좋겠다고 생각합니다. 특히 주말에 심심할 때 더욱 그렇습니다.

민수는 왜 형제자매가 있으면 좋겠다고 생각합니까? (Why does Minsu think it would be good to have siblings?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 주말에 심심해서 (Because he's bored on weekends)

문장에 '특히 주말에 심심할 때 더욱 그렇습니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The sentence mentions 'especially when he's bored on weekends'.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 주말에 심심해서 (Because he's bored on weekends)

문장에 '특히 주말에 심심할 때 더욱 그렇습니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The sentence mentions 'especially when he's bored on weekends'.)

reading B1

혜진 씨는 형제자매와 어떤 활동을 자주 합니까? (What activity does Hyejin often do with her siblings?)

Read this passage:

혜진 씨는 두 명의 형제자매와 함께 살고 있습니다. 그들은 매일 저녁 식사 후에 함께 이야기를 나눕니다. 혜진 씨는 형제자매와의 대화를 통해 많은 위로를 얻습니다. 형제자매는 혜진 씨에게 큰 힘이 됩니다.

혜진 씨는 형제자매와 어떤 활동을 자주 합니까? (What activity does Hyejin often do with her siblings?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 이야기 나누기 (Talking)

문장에 '매일 저녁 식사 후에 함께 이야기를 나눕니다'라고 쓰여 있습니다. (The sentence states 'They talk together every evening after dinner'.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 이야기 나누기 (Talking)

문장에 '매일 저녁 식사 후에 함께 이야기를 나눕니다'라고 쓰여 있습니다. (The sentence states 'They talk together every evening after dinner'.)

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그들은 다정한 형제자매입니다.

'그들은' (They)는 주어, '다정한' (kind/friendly)은 형용사, '형제자매입니다' (are siblings)는 서술어입니다. 한국어 문장 구조는 주로 '주어 + (목적어) + 동사/형용사'입니다.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 두 명의 형제자매가 있습니다.

'저는' (I)는 주어, '두 명의' (two)는 수량 표현, '형제자매가' (siblings)는 목적어에 해당하며, '있습니다' (have)는 동사입니다.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리 모든 형제자매는 서로 사랑합니다.

'우리 모든 형제자매는' (All our siblings)은 주어, '서로' (each other)는 부사, '사랑합니다' (love)는 동사입니다.

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저는 세 명의 ___가 있습니다. (I have three siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence indicates having a number of people who are family, and '형제자매' (siblings) fits this context.

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어렸을 때, 저는 ___와 항상 놀았습니다. (When I was young, I always played with my siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence talks about playing when young, and '형제자매' (siblings) is the most natural fit for companions in childhood play.

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저의 모든 ___는 다른 도시에 살고 있습니다. (All of my siblings live in different cities.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence specifies family members who are in a group and can live in different cities. '형제자매' (siblings) is the best fit.

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명절에 ___들과 함께 모여 식사를 했습니다. (During the holidays, I gathered and ate with my siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

Holidays are a common time for family gatherings, making '형제자매' (siblings) the appropriate choice for those one would gather and eat with.

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그는 그의 ___에게 많은 사랑을 받았습니다. (He received a lot of love from his siblings.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence discusses receiving love from close relations, and '형제자매' (siblings) is a strong candidate for this context.

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우리는 ___끼리 서로 많이 도와줍니다. (We siblings help each other a lot.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The suffix '끼리' (among ourselves) with '형제자매' (siblings) perfectly conveys mutual help among siblings.

listening B2

The speaker is talking about their siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 저는 형제자매가 한 명도 없어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

The speaker is talking about where their siblings live.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리 형제자매는 모두 해외에 살고 있어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

The speaker is describing a characteristic of having many siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 많으면 집이 항상 시끄러워요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

당신은 형제자매가 몇 명 있습니까?

Focus: 형제자매 (hyeong-je-ja-mae)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

제 형제자매는 저보다 나이가 많아요.

Focus: 나이가 많아요 (na-i-ga man-a-yo)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

형제자매와 자주 싸우는 편이에요?

Focus: 싸우는 편이에요 (ssa-u-neun pyeon-i-e-yo)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Imagine you're introducing your family. Write a short paragraph in Korean about your siblings, mentioning their number and perhaps one characteristic about them. (For example, 'I have two siblings. My older brother is tall.')

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

저에게는 두 명의 형제자매가 있습니다. 오빠는 키가 크고 여동생은 노래를 잘합니다. (I have two siblings. My older brother is tall, and my younger sister sings well.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

You are writing an email to a Korean friend. Describe a recent family gathering and mention who was there, focusing on your siblings. Did you do anything special with your siblings?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

지난 주말에 가족 모임이 있었어요. 저의 형제자매 모두 왔어요. 우리는 같이 맛있는 음식을 먹고 재미있는 이야기를 많이 했어요. (Last weekend, we had a family gathering. All of my siblings came. We ate delicious food together and talked a lot about interesting things.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B2

Write a short diary entry in Korean about something you learned from your siblings or a memory you share with them. How have your siblings influenced you?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

오늘 제 오빠와 어릴 적 이야기를 나눴어요. 오빠 덕분에 용기를 가질 수 있었던 기억이 많아요. 형제자매는 저에게 정말 큰 영향을 줍니다. (Today, I talked with my older brother about our childhood. There are many memories where I gained courage thanks to him. My siblings truly have a big influence on me.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B2

이 글을 쓴 사람은 형제자매와 어떤 관계인가요? (What kind of relationship does the writer have with their siblings?)

Read this passage:

저는 세 명의 형제자매가 있습니다. 큰언니는 선생님이고, 작은언니는 회사원입니다. 남동생은 아직 학생입니다. 우리는 서로의 꿈을 응원하며 항상 행복하게 지냅니다. 가끔 다투기도 하지만, 금방 화해하고 더 사이가 좋아집니다. (I have three siblings. My older sister is a teacher, and my younger sister is an office worker. My younger brother is still a student. We always support each other's dreams and live happily. Sometimes we fight, but we quickly reconcile and become even closer.)

이 글을 쓴 사람은 형제자매와 어떤 관계인가요? (What kind of relationship does the writer have with their siblings?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 서로의 꿈을 응원하며 행복하게 지낸다. (They support each other's dreams and live happily.)

지문에서 '서로의 꿈을 응원하며 항상 행복하게 지냅니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We always support each other's dreams and live happily.')

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 서로의 꿈을 응원하며 행복하게 지낸다. (They support each other's dreams and live happily.)

지문에서 '서로의 꿈을 응원하며 항상 행복하게 지냅니다'라고 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We always support each other's dreams and live happily.')

reading B2

이 글에 따르면 '형제자매'라는 단어가 의미하는 것은 무엇인가요? (According to this passage, what does the word '형제자매' mean?)

Read this passage:

한국에서는 '형제자매'라는 단어가 단순히 혈연 관계만을 의미하지 않습니다. 때로는 친한 친구나 동료를 비유적으로 '형제자매 같다'고 표현하기도 합니다. 이는 한국 사회의 공동체 의식을 잘 보여주는 예시입니다. (In Korea, the word '형제자매' doesn't just mean blood relatives. Sometimes, close friends or colleagues are figuratively described as 'like siblings.' This is a good example that shows the sense of community in Korean society.)

이 글에 따르면 '형제자매'라는 단어가 의미하는 것은 무엇인가요? (According to this passage, what does the word '형제자매' mean?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 친한 친구나 동료를 비유적으로 나타낼 수도 있다. (It can also figuratively refer to close friends or colleagues.)

지문에서 '때로는 친한 친구나 동료를 비유적으로 '형제자매 같다'고 표현하기도 합니다'라고 설명하고 있습니다. (The passage explains, 'Sometimes, close friends or colleagues are figuratively described as 'like siblings.')

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 친한 친구나 동료를 비유적으로 나타낼 수도 있다. (It can also figuratively refer to close friends or colleagues.)

지문에서 '때로는 친한 친구나 동료를 비유적으로 '형제자매 같다'고 표현하기도 합니다'라고 설명하고 있습니다. (The passage explains, 'Sometimes, close friends or colleagues are figuratively described as 'like siblings.')

reading B2

이 가족은 저녁 식사 시간에 무엇을 하나요? (What does this family do at dinner time?)

Read this passage:

우리 집은 대가족입니다. 할머니, 할아버지, 부모님, 그리고 저를 포함한 네 명의 형제자매가 함께 살고 있습니다. 매일 저녁 식사 시간에는 모든 형제자매가 모여 그날 있었던 일들을 이야기합니다. 비록 시끄럽지만, 이런 시간이 가족의 소중함을 느끼게 해줍니다. (Our house is a large family. My grandmother, grandfather, parents, and four siblings, including myself, live together. Every evening at dinner time, all the siblings gather and talk about what happened that day. Although it's noisy, these times make us feel the preciousness of family.)

이 가족은 저녁 식사 시간에 무엇을 하나요? (What does this family do at dinner time?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 모든 형제자매가 모여 그날 있었던 일들을 이야기한다. (All the siblings gather and talk about what happened that day.)

지문에서 '매일 저녁 식사 시간에는 모든 형제자매가 모여 그날 있었던 일들을 이야기합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states, 'Every evening at dinner time, all the siblings gather and talk about what happened that day.')

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 모든 형제자매가 모여 그날 있었던 일들을 이야기한다. (All the siblings gather and talk about what happened that day.)

지문에서 '매일 저녁 식사 시간에는 모든 형제자매가 모여 그날 있었던 일들을 이야기합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states, 'Every evening at dinner time, all the siblings gather and talk about what happened that day.')

fill blank C1

저는 ___ 명의 형제자매가 있습니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

The sentence translates to 'I have two siblings.' '두' means two.

fill blank C1

제 ___ 는 모두 저보다 나이가 많아요.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence translates to 'All my siblings are older than me.' '형제자매' means siblings.

fill blank C1

우리는 ___ 이지만, 성격은 많이 다릅니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence translates to 'We are siblings, but our personalities are very different.' '형제자매' means siblings.

fill blank C1

명절에는 온 ___ 가 함께 모여 식사를 합니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence translates to 'During holidays, all the siblings gather together to eat.' '형제자매' means siblings.

fill blank C1

그녀는 ___ 가 없는 외동딸입니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence translates to 'She is an only daughter with no siblings.' '형제자매' means siblings.

fill blank C1

어릴 적부터 ___ 와 함께 많은 추억을 만들었습니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매

The sentence translates to 'Since childhood, I have made many memories with my siblings.' '형제자매' means siblings.

multiple choice C1

다음 중 '형제자매'와 가장 관련이 깊은 단어는 무엇입니까?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 가족

'형제자매'는 가족 구성원을 나타내는 단어입니다. 나머지 단어들은 직접적인 가족 관계를 의미하지 않습니다.

multiple choice C1

어떤 상황에서 '형제자매'라는 표현을 사용하는 것이 가장 적절합니까?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 친척 모임에 대해 이야기할 때

'형제자매'는 형제나 자매를 통틀어 이르는 말로, 친척 모임과 같이 가족 관계를 언급하는 상황에서 적절합니다.

multiple choice C1

문맥상 '형제자매'가 가장 자연스럽게 들어갈 수 있는 문장은 무엇입니까?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그는 그의 ___와 함께 여행을 갔다.

첫 번째 문장은 사람과의 동반 여행을 의미하므로 '형제자매'가 가장 자연스럽게 들어갈 수 있습니다. 나머지 문장들은 문맥상 맞지 않습니다.

true false C1

'형제자매'는 일반적으로 친척을 뜻하는 말입니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'형제자매'는 친척 중에서도 가장 가까운 관계인 형제와 자매를 통틀어 이르는 말이므로, 친척에 포함됩니다.

true false C1

내가 누나만 있다면, 나에게 '형제자매'가 없다고 말할 수 있습니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'형제자매'는 형제와 자매 모두를 포함하는 말이므로, 누나가 있다면 '형제자매'가 있다고 말할 수 있습니다.

true false C1

'형제자매'라는 단어는 주로 격식을 갖춘 상황에서만 사용됩니다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'형제자매'는 일상생활에서도 흔히 사용되는 단어이며, 격식에 얽매이지 않고 사용됩니다.

listening C1

She always valued her relationship with her siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그녀는 항상 형제자매들과의 관계를 소중히 여겼어요.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

We've lived like siblings, so we understand each other well.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리는 형제자매처럼 지내왔기 때문에 서로를 잘 이해합니다.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C1

If you have many siblings, your home is always bustling and lively.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 많으면 집이 항상 북적거리고 활기가 넘칩니다.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

어릴 때 형제자매와 함께 어떤 놀이를 즐겨 했나요?

Focus: 형제자매와

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

성인이 되어서도 형제자매와의 유대감을 유지하는 것이 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

Focus: 유대감을 유지하는 것이

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

형제자매가 없다면 삶이 어떻게 달라졌을 것이라고 생각하세요?

Focus: 달라졌을 것이라고

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매 사이에 깊은 우애가 있다.

This sentence describes a deep bond between siblings. '형제자매' (siblings) is the subject, followed by '사이에' (between), '깊은' (deep), '우애가' (bond), and '있다' (there is).

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그들은 항상 서로를 돕는 형제자매이다.

This sentence means 'They are siblings who always help each other.' '그들은' (they) is the subject, '항상' (always) is an adverb, '서로를' (each other) is the object, '돕는' (helping) is a descriptive verb, and '형제자매이다' (are siblings) is the predicate.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 우리는 비록 형제자매가 아니지만 가족처럼 지낸다.

This sentence means 'Although we are not siblings, we live like family.' '우리는' (we) is the subject, '비록' (although) introduces a concession, '형제자매가 아니지만' (not siblings) is the first clause, and '가족처럼 지낸다' (live like family) is the second clause.

multiple choice C2

다음 중 '형제자매'의 의미를 가장 정확하게 나타내는 것은 무엇입니까?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제와 자매

'형제자매'는 형제와 자매, 즉 같은 부모 밑에서 태어난 남자 형제와 여자 형제를 통칭하는 말입니다.

multiple choice C2

오랜만에 모인 형제자매들은 어린 시절 추억을 ____________.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 나누었다

형제자매가 모여 어린 시절 추억을 '나누었다'는 표현이 문맥상 가장 적절합니다.

multiple choice C2

다음 중 '형제자매'가 아닌 것은 무엇입니까?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 사촌과 고종사촌

사촌과 고종사촌은 부모가 다른 친척이므로 '형제자매'에 해당하지 않습니다. 친형과 여동생, 오빠와 언니, 쌍둥이 형제는 모두 같은 부모 밑에서 태어난 형제자매입니다.

true false C2

'형제자매'는 반드시 피를 나눈 관계만을 의미한다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

일반적으로 '형제자매'는 피를 나눈 관계를 의미하지만, 법적으로 입양된 경우나 사회적으로 가족처럼 여기는 관계에서도 사용될 수 있습니다.

true false C2

한국에서 '형제자매'는 가족 관계를 설명할 때 자주 사용되는 표현이다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

'형제자매'는 한국에서 가족 관계, 특히 형제 관계를 통칭하는 매우 일반적이고 자주 사용되는 표현입니다.

true false C2

어머니의 형제자매는 나에게 이모나 외삼촌이 된다.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

어머니의 여자 형제는 이모, 남자 형제는 외삼촌이 되므로, 이는 어머니의 '형제자매'에 해당합니다.

listening C2

Listen for how long they haven't seen each other and their relationship.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 그들은 오랫동안 서로를 보지 못한 형제자매입니다.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

Pay attention to the atmosphere of a house with many siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 형제자매가 많은 집은 항상 시끄럽지만 활기찹니다.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

Consider what remains as precious memories from childhood with siblings.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 어릴 적 형제자매와 함께 보낸 시간은 소중한 추억으로 남아있습니다.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

모든 형제자매가 서로 사랑하며 지내는 것은 쉽지 않습니다.

Focus: 형제자매, 서로 사랑하며

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

저는 저희 형제자매들과 자주 여행을 가곤 합니다.

Focus: 저희 형제자매들과, 여행을 가곤 합니다

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

형제자매는 때로는 가장 좋은 친구가 되기도 합니다.

Focus: 때로는, 가장 좋은 친구가 되기도 합니다

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

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