English–Korean

“older person” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeoreusin

Example

어르신, 여기 앉으세요.eo reu sin yeo gi an jeu se yo

Please have a seat here.

Illustration for 어르신 (older person)

How to say “older person” in Korean

“Older person” in Korean is 어르신 (eoreusin).

An older person referred to with respect.

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

Example sentences with 어르신

버스에서 어르신께 자리를 양보했어요.peo seu e seo eo reu sin kke cha ri reul yang bo hae sseo yo

I gave up my seat to an older person on the bus.

Tips for using 어르신

  • It is a safe respectful choice in public settings, while a less formal expression may sound warmer among close friends and family.

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