옛날에는 나이 많은 평민을 서로라고 불렀다.
In the past, elderly commoners were called 'seoro'.
Korean
나이
나이
Meaning: age
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Example sentences
I am old.
그는 나이가 어리지만 생각이 깊다.
He is young, but his thoughts are deep.
우리는 나이가 비슷해요.
We are of a similar age.
그는 나이보다 젊어 보인다.
He looks young for his age.
그는 젊은 나이에 회사의 임원이 되었다.
He became an executive of the company at a young age.
나이가 들면서 눈가에 주름이 생겼다.
As I got older, wrinkles formed around my eyes.
내년이면 제 나이도 서른이 됩니다.
Next year, I will be thirty years old.
저는 사촌과 나이가 같아요.
My cousin and I are the same age.
한국에서는 나이에 따라 호칭이 달라진다.
In Korea, the way you address someone changes depending on their age.
Usage Notes
Refers to the number of years a person or thing has lived. Used in everyday conversation.
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