Korean Conversation · Level 204
15 words
Korean word
미만
Pronunciation
Romanizationmiman
Meaning
- noununder
Example
이 아이는 6세미만입니다.i a i neun 6 se mi ma nim ni da
This child is under 6 years old.
More examples
6세 미만 어린이는 무료입니다.6 se mi man eo ri ni neun mu ryo im ni da
Children under six are free.
Core concept
A range that stays below a stated limit without including the limit itself.
Common phrases
18세 미만18 se mi man
under 18
6세 미만6 se mi man
under 6
Similar words
이하iha: A stated amount is allowed along with anything smaller.
이상isang: A stated amount is included along with anything larger.
초과chogwa: An amount or range that goes past a set limit.
Definition in Korean
어떤 수나 기준보다 작은 상태를 나타내는 말로, 그 기준 자체는 포함하지 않는다.eo tteon su na ki jun bo da cha geun sang tae reul na ta nae neun mal lo keu ki jun cha che neun po ham ha ji an neun da
Word origin
The Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of not yet and full, giving the sense of not reaching a limit.
Usage tips
- In notices and age rules, under six means ages five and younger because the stated age is not included.