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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 누나 (nuna, “older sister of a man”).
Pronunciation
Noun
noona (plural noonas)
- (manhwa, men's speech) An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
- Coordinate terms: unnie, hyung, oppa, dongsaeng
Translations
Translations
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 怒那 (nùnà), 努那 (nǔnà)
- Japanese: ヌナ (nuna)
- Korean: 누나 (ko) (nuna)
- Russian: ну́на (ru) f (núna)
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