Bárbara
When I call someone"Oppa" (오빠) I saw a lot of time girls calling a guy "oppa", but who i can call "oppa"? not is strange or impolite?
2017년 3월 25일 오후 8:54
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The term (오빠) or oppa is a phrase commonly used when a girl is referring to an older guy. It is not strange or impolite. You can call any guy older than you oppa. Although if there is a dramatically large age difference I recommend using the suffix sshi (씨), which is more respectful. You can also use the suffix sshi for anyone regardless of gender.
2017년 3월 25일
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Calling someone older than you by their given names is inappropriate and impolite in the Korean language, so 'oppa' is used when you call a guy who is older than you. But you can only call a guy 'oppa' when he is around your age. You can't call a man 'oppa', for example, who's the same age as your father. It is also considered inappropriate in a formal situation. Plus, 'oppa' can be a common noun that refers to a woman's older brother. (I have an older brother = I have an oppa)
2017년 3월 26일
Hello I want to talk to you and improve my english
2017년 3월 26일
Please see the discussion I posted: Why do many guys like to be called "Oppa" https://www.italki.com/discussion/140195
2017년 3월 26일
Hello there. I've never heard a girl call a guy oppa. That name, oppa, sounds like an affectionate name someone might call their grandmother.
2017년 3월 25일
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