English–Korean
“elder” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationuseoreun
Example
여기에는 웃어른이 많아서 예의를 지켜야 해요.yeo gi e neun u seo reu ni ma na seo ye ui reul chi kyeo ya hae yo
There are many older people here, so we have to be polite.
How to say “elder” in Korean
“Elder” in Korean is 웃어른 (useoreun).
A respected person who stands above others in age or social position.
Example sentences with 웃어른
처음 만난 자리에서 웃어른께 먼저 인사했어요.cheo eum man nan cha ri e seo u seo reun kke meon jeo in sa hae sseo yo
I greeted the elder first when we first met.
Tips for using 웃어른
- English speakers may hear elder as a family word, but this Korean term also fits respectful references to senior people in schools, clubs, and workplaces.