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I just wanna, what is the use of maknae, dongsaeng and unnie since I already know how to properly address noona and hyung to someone. I'm just curious about those 3 Korean word/calling (maknae, dongsaen and unnie). Thanks for the help in advance :)
May 19, 2013 7:45 AM
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waaa! I'm confused a little bit on how to use Mahknae and Dongsaeng please elaborate it more or if it is ok, give me an example on how to properly used it (Mahknae and Dongsaeng). *puppy eyes* kekekeke :3
May 19, 2013
Mahknae 막내 youngest one
Dongsaeng 동생 younger one
Unnie 언니 older sister (called by females)
Noonah 누나 older sister (called by males)
Oppah 오빠 older brother (called by females)
Hyung 형 older brother (called by males)
You can call these to your family members or close ones.
May 19, 2013
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Jacob
Language Skills
English, Filipino (Tagalog), Japanese, Korean
Learning Language
Japanese, Korean
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