처남

cheonam · Wife's brother

Relationship

my wife → her brother

Who uses it

A husband, about his wife's brother.

When you call them

If he's older than your wife, call him 형님 (hyeongnim); if younger, 처남.

When you talk about them

To others, 처남 either way.

Example

처남, 이번에 이사 도와줘서 고마워.Cheonam, thanks for helping with the move.

Based on the standard etiquette of the National Institute of Korean Language; families and regions vary.