Korean Family Titles
이모
imo · Aunt (mother's sister)
Relationship
my mother → her sister
Who uses it
About your mother's sister.
When you call them
Call her 이모; her husband is 이모부. Koreans also call friendly older women in restaurants 이모.
When you talk about them
To others, 이모.
Example
이모, 여기 김치 좀 더 주세요!Imo, could we get a bit more kimchi?
Based on the standard etiquette of the National Institute of Korean Language; families and regions vary.
Frequently asked questions
What does 이모 (imo) mean in Korean?
이모 (imo) means aunt (mother's sister) — in family-tree terms, my mother → her sister.
Who says 이모, and about whom?
About your mother's sister.
How do you address your aunt (mother's sister) in Korean?
Call her 이모; her husband is 이모부. Koreans also call friendly older women in restaurants 이모.
How do you refer to your aunt (mother's sister) when talking to others?
To others, 이모.
What is an example sentence with 이모?
“이모, 여기 김치 좀 더 주세요!” means “Imo, could we get a bit more kimchi?”