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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