Dictionary — Entry No. 0068
우리
uri · pronoun
우리
uri
[OO-ree]
Pronoun
Beginner
Meaning
우리 (uri) translates to “we,” “our,” or “us” in English. What makes it fascinating is that Koreans routinely use 우리 where English speakers would say “my” — so 우리 엄마 (uri eomma) literally means “our mom” but is the everyday way to say “my mom.” This reflects a Korean cultural emphasis on collective identity and closeness over individual possession.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
You’ll hear 우리 constantly in idol culture — members lovingly call each other “우리 [name]” (our [name]) to express warmth and group belonging, and fans pick up the same habit when talking about their favorite idols. In variety shows and vlogs, idols say things like 우리 팀 (uri tim, “our team”) or 우리 팬들 (uri paendeul, “our fans”) with genuine affection. K-Drama characters also use 우리 아들 (uri adeul, “my son”) or 우리 집 (uri jip, “my house”), which gives dialogue that cozy, family-first warmth that fans find so endearing.
Example Sentences
우리 같이 가요!
Uri gachi gayo!
Let’s go together!
우리 오빠가 제일 잘생겼어.
Uri oppaga jeil jalsaenggyeosseo.
My oppa is the most handsome. (said the way a fan — or sister — would say it)
우리 팬들을 항상 사랑해요!
Uri paendeureul hangsang saranghaeyo!
I always love our fans!
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.