English–Korean

“generation” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsedae

Example

젊은 세대는 생각이 달라요.cheol meun se dae neun saeng ga gi tal la yo

The younger generation thinks differently.

Illustration for 세대 (generation)

How to say “generation” in Korean

“Generation” in Korean is 세대 (sedae).

A group connected by the period they were born into and the experiences that period gives them.

Full entry for 세대: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 세대

세대 간 대화가 필요해요.se dae kan tae hwa ga pi ryo hae yo

Intergenerational dialogue is needed.

Tips for using 세대

  • In housing and official statistics, the same word can mean a household or residential unit, so context separates that use from the generation meaning.

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