Dictionary — Entry No. 0961
아들
adeul · noun
아들
adeul
[AH-deul]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Son; male child in family context. Usage varies by age of son, speaker relationship, and formality. Connects to historical son-preference in Korean culture.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Traditionally favored in Korean families due to patrilineal inheritance and continuation of family line. Modern K-Dramas increasingly explore gender equality, showing adeul receiving less pressure than stereotypically expected.
Example Sentences
우리 아들이 서울대 들어갔어요
uri adeul-i Seoul-dae deur-eo-gass-eo-yo
My son got into Seoul National University (parental pride announcement)
아들 같은 남자친구
adeul gat-eun namja-chin-gu
A boyfriend like a son (overly protective parent dynamic)
맏아들의 책임감
maj-adeul-ui chaegim-gam
The responsibility of the firstborn son (family obligation)
⚠️ Don’t use adeul when…
Casual form; formal context uses 아드님. First son (맏아들) carries cultural weight and expectations in traditional families.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star — Min Joon’s relationship with his mother reflects unspoken son-duty expectations
- K-Pop: EXO ‘Mama’ explores guilt sons feel toward sacrificing mothers in Korean culture
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