English–Korean
“grow old” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationneuktta
Example
우리 강아지가 많이 늙었어요.u ri kang a ji ga ma ni neul geo sseo yo
Our puppy has grown quite old.
How to say “grow old” in Korean
“Grow old” in Korean is 늙다 (neuktta).
Time gradually makes a living thing or object show age through its appearance or function.
Example sentences with 늙다
요즘 어머니가 많이 늙어 보이세요.yo jeum eo meo ni ga ma ni neul geo po i se yo
Lately, my mother looks very old.
Tips for using 늙다
- For people, this word can sound blunt, so a softer age-related expression is often better for polite comments.