Korean

어른

어른
Meaning: adult
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

He has now completely become an adult.
어른들은 아동을 보호해야 할 책임이 있다.
Adults have a responsibility to protect children.
어른들께는 예절을 지켜야 합니다.
One must observe manners towards elders.
그는 서른이 넘어 비로소 어른이 되었다.
He turned thirty and finally became an adult.
어른이라면 어린애처럼 행동해서는 안 됩니다.
As an adult, you shouldn't act like a child.
어른 앞에서 함부로 까불면 안 된다
You must not act up in front of adults.
어른의 말씀에 꼬박꼬박 말대답을 하면 안 된다.
You should not talk back to your elders regularly.
아이들 싸움에 어른이 끼어드는 것은 좋지 않다.
It is not good for adults to get involved in children's fights.

Usage Notes

A fully grown person.

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