Korean

Syllable

애 • ‎(ae)

1. A Hangul syllabic block made up of ㅇ and ㅐ.

Etymology 2

Contraction of 아이 (ai)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛ̝ː/
• Phonetic hangeul: 애:

Noun

애 • ‎(ae)

1. child; kid

Related terms

• 얘 (yae, “this kid”)
• 걔 (gyae, “that kid”)

Etymology 3

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛ̝ː/
• Phonetic hangeul: 애:

Noun

애 • ‎(ae)

1. anxiety; impatience
2. trouble; effort