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"Retired" in Korean: 은퇴한
은퇴한euntoehan
Retired in Korean is 은퇴한 (euntoehan). 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
Retired: starting the exchange
은퇴한 선생님을 만났어요.euntoehan seonsaengnimeul mannasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 은퇴한
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euntoehan
/ɯntʰwehan/
은퇴한 is read euntoehan. In 은퇴했어요, read the full phrase as euntoehaesseoyo.
"Retired" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 은퇴한euntoehan | Retired The inventory form for retired. | The inventory form for retired. |
| 은퇴했어요euntoehaesseoyo | I have retired 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally. | 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally. |
How to use 은퇴한 in real life
- 1Retired: starting the exchange
은퇴한 선생님을 만났어요.
euntoehan seonsaengnimeul mannasseoyo.
I met a retired teacher.
은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
- 2Retired: adding useful context
은퇴한 선수도 참여했어요.
euntoehan seonsudo chamyeohaesseoyo.
A retired athlete took part too.
This sentence places 은퇴한 in a complete exchange.
- 3Retired: a different conversation
그분은 은퇴한 의사예요.
geubuneun euntoehan uisayeyo.
That person is a retired doctor.
This sentence places 은퇴한 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 은퇴한
Incorrect: 은퇴한 선생님를 만났어요.
Correct: 은퇴한 선생님을 만났어요.
When practicing retired, 선생님 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 선생님을, not 선생님를.
Incorrect: 그분은 은퇴한 의사이에요.
Correct: 그분은 은퇴한 의사예요.
When practicing retired, after 의사, use 의사예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Good to know
은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 은퇴한
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
은퇴한 선생님을 만났어요.
euntoehan seonsaengnimeul mannasseoyo.
I met a retired teacher.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
은퇴한 선수도 참여했어요.
euntoehan seonsudo chamyeohaesseoyo.
A retired athlete took part too.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Retired" in Korean
What does 은퇴한 mean?
Retired in Korean is 은퇴한 (euntoehan). 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
When should I say 은퇴했어요?
은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
How does 은퇴했어요 differ from the basic expression?
은퇴했어요 means “I have retired”. 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
Can I use 은퇴한 in a full sentence?
은퇴한 선생님을 만났어요. means “I met a retired teacher.” 은퇴한 modifies a following noun; 은퇴했어요 describes having retired, while 퇴직했어요 can mean leaving a job more generally.
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