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South Korea slang
Older sister (used by males to older females, also for close female friends)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
South Korea
Formality
Informal.
noona (누나) means Older sister (used by males to older females, also for close female friends). It is best read as south korea slang associated with South Korea.
"noona (누나)" means Older sister (used by males to older females, also for close female friends). In South Korea, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Sister (often used informally or sometimes with a slightly mocking tone for a conservat...
Older sister (used by females to older females, also for close female friends)
Oh my sister (addressing a female friend).
Brother (informal address for a male friend or stranger)
Brother; mate; friend (from Afrikaans "broer").
Brother; mate; friend (informal male address).
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