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"Elderly person" in Korean: 노인
노인noin
Elderly person in Korean is 노인 (noin). 노인 describes an elderly person; 어르신 is a more respectful way to refer to or address one.
Introducing someone
저분은 노인이에요.jeobuneun noinieyo.
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How to pronounce 노인
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noin
/noin/
노인 (noin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 노인 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Elderly person" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 노인noin | Elderly person Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 노인과 상담noingwa sangdam | elderly welfare A useful combination with 노인. | A useful combination with 노인. |
| 노인을noineul | Elderly person (as an object) Use 을 when 노인 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 노인 is the object of an action. |
How to use 노인 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 노인이에요.
jeobuneun noinieyo.
That person is an elderly person.
노인이 marks 노인 as the subject.
- 2Elderly person in conversation
노인을 위한 의자가 있어요.
noineul wihan uijaga isseoyo.
There are chairs for elderly people.
노인을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking to speak
노인과 이야기하고 싶어요.
noingwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the elderly person.
노인 appears in a complete sentence for elderly person.
Mistakes English speakers make with 노인
Incorrect: 저분은 노인가에요.
Correct: 저분은 노인이에요.
When practicing elderly person, use the correct particle or copula after 노인; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 노인예요.
Correct: 노인이에요.
When practicing elderly person, when identifying something as 노인, use 노인이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
노인 describes an elderly person; 어르신 is a more respectful way to refer to or address one. The combination 노인과 상담 (noingwa sangdam) means elderly welfare.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 노인
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 노인이에요.
jeobuneun noinieyo.
That person is an elderly person.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
노인을 위한 의자가 있어요.
noineul wihan uijaga isseoyo.
There are chairs for elderly people.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elderly person" in Korean
What does 노인 mean in Korean?
Elderly person in Korean is 노인 (noin). 노인 describes an elderly person; 어르신 is a more respectful way to refer to or address one.
How do I use 노인과 상담?
노인과 상담 (noingwa sangdam) means elderly welfare. 노인 describes an elderly person; 어르신 is a more respectful way to refer to or address one.
Which object particle goes after 노인?
The object form is 노인을 because 노인 ends in a consonant.
How is 노인 pronounced?
노인 (noin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 노인 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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