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우리

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Koreans often say 우리 집 or 우리 엄마 — ‘our home’ and ‘our mom’ — even when English would naturally use ‘my’.

What does it mean?

우리 literally means “we/our,” but Korean often uses it where English would naturally say “my”: 우리 집, 우리 엄마, 우리 회사.

How it sounds

A: 우리 엄마가 김치 보내줬어. B: 진짜? 맛있겠다.

When do Koreans use it?

It is especially common for family, home, school, company, country, or a group the speaker feels part of.

A small nuance

It does not always mean several people jointly own something. Often it expresses belonging or shared identity.