English–Korean
“adopted child” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyangja
Example
그는 어릴 때 양자로 입양되었다.keu neun eo ril ttae yang ja ro i byang doe eot tta
He was adopted when he was young.
How to say “adopted child” in Korean
“Adopted child” in Korean is 양자 (yangja).
A child legally welcomed into another family and recognized as that family's child.
Example sentences with 양자
그 부부는 양자 신청을 위해 서류를 준비했다.keu pu bu neun yang ja sin cheong eul wi hae seo ryu reul chun bi haet tta
The couple prepared documents to apply for adoption.
Tips for using 양자
- English speakers can connect this noun with the legal meaning of adoption, rather than with a child who is merely staying in another household.