Korean Conversation · Level 215
15 words
Korean word
노약자
Pronunciation
Romanizationnoyakjja
Meaning
- nounelderly and infirm people
Example
병원에서는 노약자를 먼저 진료합니다.pyeong wo ne seo neun no yak jja reul meon jeo chil lyo ham ni da
At the hospital, elderly and infirm patients are seen first.
More examples
마트에서 노약자를 위한 할인 행사가 열렸다.ma teu e seo no yak jja reul wi han ha rin haeng sa ga yeol lyeot tta
A discount event for elderly and infirm people was held at the supermarket.
Core concept
People whose age or physical weakness makes extra help or consideration necessary.
Common phrases
노약자 전용 좌석no yak jja cheo nyong chwa seok
reserved seats for elderly and infirm people
노약자 지원no yak jja chi won
support for elderly and infirm people
노약자 보호no yak jja po ho
protection for elderly and infirm people
Similar words
어르신eoreusin: A respectful term for an older adult.
노인noin: A general term for an older adult.
Definition in Korean
노약자는 나이가 많거나 몸이 약해 도움이 필요한 사람을 이르는 말이다.no yak jja neun na i ga man keo na mo mi ya kae to u mi pi ryo han sa ra meul i reu neun ma ri da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word 노약자 (noyakjja, "elderly and infirm people") joins 노 (no, "old"), 약 (yak, "weak"), and 자 (jja, "person") to name people who are old or physically weak.
Usage tips
- This word often appears on public signs for priority seating or service, so it is useful to recognize it as a category label rather than as a personal form of address.
Opposites
- 청년층cheongnyeoncheungyoung peoplenoun
Related words
- 노약자층noyakjjacheungelderly and infirm populationnoun
- 노약자복지noyakjjabokjjiwelfare for elderly and infirm peoplenoun