Korean word

사춘기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsachungi

Meaning

  • nounpuberty

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 사춘기라서sa chun gi ra seo

    because of puberty

  • 사춘기를 겪다sa chun gi reul kyeok tta

    go through puberty

Similar words

청소년cheongsonyeon: Young people who are still developing and have not yet reached adulthood.
십대sipttae: People whose ages fall within the teenage range.
성장기seongjanggi: A stage of life characterized by steady growth in the body and mind.

Definition in Korean

사춘기는 어린 시절에서 성인으로 넘어가는 과정으로 신체적 변화와 함께 감정이 불안정해지는 시기이다sa chun gi neun eo rin si jeo re seo seong i neu ro neo meo ga neun kwa jeong eu ro sin che jeok pyeon hwa wa ham kke kam jeong i pu ran jeong hae ji neun si gi i da

Word origin

The noun comes from a Sino-Korean term meaning a period of youthful change and development.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • adolescencenoun

Opposites

  • 아동기adonggichildhoodnoun
  • 성년seongnyeonadulthoodnoun

Related words

  • 사춘기적sachungijeokpubertaladjective

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