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No. 19,557 in Korean

얘야

"얘야" means "child" or "kid" and is used as a term of endearment to address a young person in Korean.

In a sentence

  • 얘야, 여기로 와봐.

    Child, come over here.

    The word '얘야' is used as an affectionate call to a young child or someone perceived to be a child.

  • 얘야, 숙제는 다 했니?

    Dear child, have you finished your homework?

    In this sentence, '얘야' is used to address a young person warmly, frequently implying a familial connection.

  • 얘야, 밖에 나가기 전에 옷 따뜻하게 입어야지.

    Child, you should dress warmly before going outside.

    Here, '얘야' denotes care and concern for the addressed person, often used by an older person addressing a younger one.

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