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Whether you’re casually interested in the Korean language or are working your way up to fluency, “unnie” is an honorific title you’ll need to add to your vocabulary. It means “older sister,” and it’s strictly reserved for female-to-female interactions. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about “unnie,” including what it means, how to pronounce it, and when to use it. We’ll also go over related honorific titles, plus provide the differences between “unnie” and “noona.”
“Unnie” (언니) Meaning & Usage
“Unnie” is a Korean honorific term used by females to address older sisters or older female friends. It conveys respect, closeness, and affection, and should be reserved for casual settings. Younger female fans use “unnie” to address female idols, and an “unnie line” refers to the oldest members of a K-pop girl group.
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To improve your pronunciation of Korean words, watch YouTube videos or take language classes. There are tons of tutorials that can help you get the pronunciation down, and you can improve your Korean by learning the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and practicing whenever you have the opportunity.[15]Thanks
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Popular language-learning apps like Duolingo and Busuu are also great resources to start learning Korean.Thanks
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