How to Say "Aunt" in Korean

In Korean, "aunt" is 이모 (imo).

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aunt (mother's sister)

이모

imo

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Letter by letter: 이모

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 이모 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
이ㅇ + ㅣㅇ silent, ㅣ i
모ㅁ + ㅗㅁ m, ㅗ o

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

DㅇLㅣAㅁHㅗ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "aunt" in Korean?

이모 (imo).

How do you pronounce 이모?

It sounds like "imo".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20