민속촌에서 어르신들이 장구 장단에 맞춰 춤을 추고 계셨다.
At the folk village, elderly people were dancing to the rhythm of the janggu.
Korean
어르신
어르신
Meaning: respected elder; someone's father or mother (honorific)
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Example sentences
The village youth held a feast for the neighborhood elders.
어르신들이 얼씨구절씨구 장단을 맞추며 춤을 추신다.
The elders are dancing while keeping time with 'eolssigu-jeolssigu' exclamations.
Usage Notes
A highly respectful term for elderly people or someone else's parents. It conveys deeper respect than just '어른' (adult).
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