Korean

세대
Meaning: generation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

世
代

Example sentences

It seems that the younger generation these days thinks very differently from us.
음주 운전자는 법적 처벌을 받는다.
Drunk drivers face legal punishment.
그는 다음 세대에게 회사를 넘겨주기로 결심했다.
He decided to hand over the company to the next generation.
요즘 세대 간의 소통 단절이 심각한 사회 문제로 대두되고 있다.
The disconnection of communication between generations is emerging as a serious social problem these days.

Usage Notes

Refers to a group of people born and living during the same time.

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