English–Korean

“middle age” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungnyeon

Example

그는 중년이에요.keu neun chung nyeo ni e yo

He is middle-aged.

Illustration for 중년 (middle age)

How to say “middle age” in Korean

“Middle age” in Korean is 중년 (chungnyeon).

The stretch of life around its midpoint, viewed as a period or the people living through it.

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

Example sentences with 중년

그는 중년의 생활을 준비하고 있어요.keu neun chung nyeo nui saeng hwa reul chun bi ha go i sseo yo

He is preparing for what life will be like in middle age.

Tips for using 중년

  • English distinguishes middle age as a period from middle-aged people as a group, but Korean uses one noun for both.

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