Korean Dictionary
How to say “Older sister (said by male)” in Korean
누나
Nuna
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Usage & Context
A male speaker's older sister, or used affectionately for older female friends. In romantic contexts, some men call their girlfriends 누나 if she is older. Popular in K-dramas where age-gap romances are a common trope. Reflects Korea's strong emphasis on age hierarchies in relationships.
Example Sentence
누나, 제 부탁 하나만 들어줄 수 있어요?
Nuna, could you do me just one favor?
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