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가족

gajok
noun★Intermediate
formal

Family; household

우리 가족은 함께 저녁을 먹어요.

Our family eats dinner together.

가족의 중요성을 강조합니다.

Emphasize the importance of family.

💡

Refers to immediate family members living together.

Collocations

가족과 함께with family가족의 사랑family love

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

가족의 단결phrase
family unity

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '가족' is more commonly used in everyday speech, '가정' is often used in formal or written contexts.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '가(家)' meaning 'house' and '족(族)' meaning 'clan' or 'tribe'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to refer to one's immediate family. Can also refer to extended family in some contexts.

Word Breakdown

가
house
root
+
족
clan/tribe
root
한영사전

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