Skip to main contentSkip to navigation

막내

maknae

The youngest member (of a group or family)

noun
Beginner Highk-popk-dramafamilypopular

Example Sentence

우리 그룹 막내는 정국이에요.

Uri geurup maknae-neun Jeongguk-ieyo.

"The maknae of our group is Jungkook."

Usage Note

Used constantly in K-pop fandoms to refer to the youngest member of a group. Also used in everyday Korean families to refer to the youngest sibling.

Want to Learn More Korean?

Take our free level test and start learning with native Korean teachers.