Korean Family Titles
며느리
myeoneuri · Daughter-in-law
Relationship
my son → his wife
Who uses it
Parents, about their son's wife.
When you call them
Traditionally 아가 or 새아가; once she has children, “(child's name) 어미”. Many families now just use her name.
When you talk about them
To others, 며느리 or 우리 며느리.
Example
아가, 오느라 고생 많았다.Dear, you must be tired from the trip.
Based on the standard etiquette of the National Institute of Korean Language; families and regions vary.
Frequently asked questions
What does 며느리 (myeoneuri) mean in Korean?
며느리 (myeoneuri) means daughter-in-law — in family-tree terms, my son → his wife.
Who says 며느리, and about whom?
Parents, about their son's wife.
How do you address your daughter-in-law in Korean?
Traditionally 아가 or 새아가; once she has children, “(child's name) 어미”. Many families now just use her name.
How do you refer to your daughter-in-law when talking to others?
To others, 며느리 or 우리 며느리.
What is an example sentence with 며느리?
“아가, 오느라 고생 많았다.” means “Dear, you must be tired from the trip.”