엄마
Meaning: mom
What does 엄마 mean?
엄마 [eomma] is a noun meaning "mom". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 엄마 [eomma] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
어제는 엄마가 보내 준 사진을 보고 많이 울었어요.
Yesterday I cried a lot looking at photos my mom sent.
📚 From Emotions & Personality
How to Use 엄마 in Conversation
As a noun, 엄마 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
From the Lexibeom Card Packs
You can learn 엄마 in context with these curated packs:
Master 엄마 with Lexibeom
Snap a photo of any Korean text and our 27-stage AI turns it into a personalized learning card — pronunciation, grammar notes, and progressive review.
Open in Lexibeom (Free)