uncle — the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌŋkəl/
Korean meaning: 아버지나 어머니의 형제, 또는 이모/고모의 남편
Korean pronunciation: 엉-클 (강세: 엉)
Example Sentences
- Uncle Tom will pick you up from school today.
- My uncle thinks he's a chef, but he once burned water while making pasta.
- Every family has that one uncle who tells the same joke at every gathering.
uncle
NOUN//ˈʌŋkəl//
the brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt
Uncle reunites with his nephew
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Uncle helps buckle shoes with a gentle chuckle
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Origin
라틴어 'avunculus'에서 유래했습니다. 'avus(할아버지)' + 'unculus(작은)'이 결합된 형태로, 원래는 '어머니의 남자 형제'를 의미했습니다. 옛날에는 외삼촌이 조카에게 특별한 역할을 했기 때문입니다.
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“Uncle Tom will pick you up from school today.”
“My uncle thinks he's a chef, but he once burned water while making pasta.”
“Every family has that one uncle who tells the same joke at every gathering.”
“I inherited this watch from my uncle.”
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