English–Korean
“elderly person” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnoin
Example
지하철에서 노인을 도와줬어요.chi ha cheo re seo no i neul to wa jwo sseo yo
I helped an elderly person on the subway.
How to say “elderly person” in Korean
“Elderly person” in Korean is 노인 (noin).
An older person described in general terms.
Example sentences with 노인
우리 동네는 노인 인구가 많아요.u ri tong ne neun no in in gu ga ma na yo
Our neighborhood has many elderly residents.
Tips for using 노인
- This noun works well in descriptions and public information, while a respectful title is often more natural when speaking directly to an older adult.