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Adult in Korean 🇰🇷


in English in Korean S
adult 어른
How to say “adult” in Korean? “어른”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “어른” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on adult in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Associate 어른 (eoreun) with “older” – think of it as describing someone who has grown and matured. The “어” sounds like the beginning of “adult,” reminding you of the transition from childhood.
• Visualize an image of a wise, responsible person whenever you hear 어른 (eoreun).

Explanations:
• 어른 (eoreun) means “adult” or “grown-up” in Korean. It is generally used to refer to someone who is mature and responsible.
• Unlike 성인 (seongin), which is often used for legal adulthood, 어른 (eoreun) conveys a broader sense of maturity and life experience.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 성인 (seongin) – specifically means “adult” in the legal or formal sense.
• In casual conversation, 어른 (eoreun) is more common when referring to someone distinguished by their maturity.

Alternate Meanings or Slang:
• 어른 (eoreun) can sometimes be used sarcastically, as in saying someone “isn’t acting like an adult” (어른답지 않다, eoreundapji anhda) when they behave immaturely.
• In some contexts, calling someone 어른 (eoreun) may highlight that they should take on more responsibility.

Examples of Sentences:
• 그는 이제 어른이에요. (Geuneun ije eoreun-ieyo.) – “He is now an adult.”
• 어른이 되려면 책임감이 필요해요. (Eoreun-i doeryeomyeon chaegimgami piryohayo.) – “To become an adult, you need a sense of responsibility.”
• 너는 어른답지 않은 행동을 하고 있어. (Neoneun eoreundapji anheun haengdong-eul hago isseo.) – “You are acting in a way that is not very adult.”
• 우리 모두 어른이 되어야 할 때가 있다. (Uri modu eoreun-i doeeoya hal ttaega itda.) – “There comes a time when we all must act like adults.”

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