Korean · People & Family
"Adult" in Korean: 어른
어른eoreun
Adult in Korean is 어른 (eoreun). 어른 is the Korean noun for adult; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 어른이에요.jeobuneun eoreunieyo.
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How to pronounce 어른
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eoreun
/ʌɾɯn/
어른 (eoreun) has 2 Hangul syllables. 어른 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Adult" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어른eoreun | Adult Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 어른과 상담eoreungwa sangdam | consultation with a adult A useful combination with 어른. | A useful combination with 어른. |
| 어른을eoreuneul | Adult (as an object) Use 을 when 어른 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 어른 is the object of an action. |
How to use 어른 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 어른이에요.
jeobuneun eoreunieyo.
That person is an adult.
어른이 marks 어른 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
어른이 여기 있어요.
eoreuni yeogi isseoyo.
The adult is here.
어른이 marks 어른 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
어른과 이야기하고 싶어요.
eoreungwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the adult.
어른 appears in a complete sentence for adult.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어른
Incorrect: 저분은 어른가에요.
Correct: 저분은 어른이에요.
When practicing adult, use the correct particle or copula after 어른; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 어른예요.
Correct: 어른이에요.
When practicing adult, when identifying something as 어른, use 어른이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
어른 is the Korean noun for adult; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 어른과 상담 (eoreungwa sangdam) means consultation with a adult.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 어른
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 어른이에요.
jeobuneun eoreunieyo.
That person is an adult.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어른이 여기 있어요.
eoreuni yeogi isseoyo.
The adult is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Adult" in Korean
What does 어른 mean in Korean?
Adult in Korean is 어른 (eoreun). 어른 is the Korean noun for adult; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 어른과 상담?
어른과 상담 (eoreungwa sangdam) means consultation with a adult. 어른 is the Korean noun for adult; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 어른?
The object form is 어른을 because 어른 ends in a consonant.
How is 어른 pronounced?
어른 (eoreun) has 2 Hangul syllables. 어른 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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