Relationship Terms in Korean

During the wait for Sam, I've been studying the Korean language quite a bit.  We are blessed to have many Korean-Americans in our community and at our church that have taken the time to teach us many things about Korean culture, food, and the language.  Here is something that I have learned that I'd like to share.  If you are family, then pay special attention.  This if for you!

I'm going to teach you what your relationship is to Sam in Korean.

                                                                    Chuck                                         Mary

                                              Grandpa - Weh Harabeoji         Grandma - Weh Halmoni 

                                                                            \                                           /

                                                                                           Kristi                                 Aaron         -            Katrina

                                                                                   Mom - Omma             Uncle - Emobu        Aunt - Emo

                                                                                               |

                                                                                         Samuel

                                                                Roger                                       Sandra

                                                  Grandpa - Harabeoji            Grandma - Halmoni

                                                                        \                                            /

                                              Steve                                 Corey                          Reagan         -           Julie

                                  Uncle - Samchon              Dad - Appa           Uncle - Gomobu      Aunt - Gomo

                                                                                               |

                                                                                         Samuel

                                                                                  Kelsey & Natalia

                                                                                  Cousin - Sachon

You will notice that there is a different name for each relationship.  There are different names depending on whether you are on the paternal or maternal side, or whether you are an in-law.  If you think about it, English is a lot more obscure.  When you say Uncle, it could be your dad's brother, your mom's brother, your grandma's brother, etc.  In Korean, there are particular names for each of these relationships.

So those were the names Samuel would call you.  How about what you call him?

Son - Adeul

Grandson - Sonja

Nephew - Joka

Cousin - Sachon

You can also call him chak ha da, which is "good boy".

For more information on relationship terms in Korean go here: http://blog.korea.net/?p=1926