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Korean life dictionary

22 short guides to words and manners

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처남

cheonam · Wife's brother

A husband, about his wife's brother.

Where in the familymy wife → her brother

Calling themIf he's older than your wife, call him 형님 (hyeongnim); if younger, 처남.

Referring to themTo others, 처남 either way.

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