장모가 · 장모를
mother-in-law (wife's mother)
Example
장모님이 해 주신 김치가 정말 맛있어요.
The kimchi my mother-in-law made is really delicious.
Word parts
장 elder+모 mother
Literally 'elder mother'.
Good to know
Say 장모님 when speaking to her or about her politely.
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장모가 · 장모를
mother-in-law (wife's mother)
Example
장모님이 해 주신 김치가 정말 맛있어요.
The kimchi my mother-in-law made is really delicious.
Word parts
Literally 'elder mother'.
Good to know
Say 장모님 when speaking to her or about her politely.