English–Korean

“puberty” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsachungi

Example

그는 사춘기라서 부모와 자주 다툰다.keu neun sa chun gi ra seo pu mo wa cha ju ta tun da

He often argues with his parents because he is going through puberty.

Illustration for 사춘기 (puberty)

How to say “puberty” in Korean

“Puberty” in Korean is 사춘기 (sachungi).

The transition from childhood toward adulthood, marked by bodily changes and shifting emotions.

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

Example sentences with 사춘기

요즘 사춘기인 딸이 친구 관계 때문에 힘들어한다.yo jeum sa chun gi in tta ri chin gu kwan gye ttae mu ne him deu reo han da

These days, my daughter is having trouble with her friendships as she goes through puberty.

Tips for using 사춘기

  • Korean often uses this word to explain mood changes and parent-child arguments, but it does not automatically excuse hurtful behavior.

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