언니 (eonni)

What it means

1. 1.

   Older sister — said by a woman, and by extension to any older woman she is friendly with.

2. 2.

   Also used to female staff in shops, restaurants and markets regardless of actual age, as a friendly way of getting attention.

Examples with translations

• 언니, 이거 다른 사이즈 있어요?

  Excuse me — do you have this in another size?

  Note: To a shop assistant. 저기요 is the neutral alternative if you are unsure.

• 우리 언니가 요리를 진짜 잘해.

  My older sister is a seriously good cook.

Other forms

Romanised as:

eonni