Korean word

성인

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongin

Meaning

  • nounadult

Example

이벤트는 성인만 참여할 수 있어요.i ben teu neun seong in man cha myeo hal ssu i sseo yo

Only adults can take part in the event.

Illustration for 성인 (adult)

More examples

온라인 구매 시 성인 인증이 필요해요.ol la in ku mae si seong in in jeung i pi ryo hae yo

Age verification is required when making an online purchase.

Core concept

A person who has reached the stage of life associated with adult rights and responsibilities.

Common phrases

  • 성인 요금seong in yo geum

    adult fare

  • 성인 인증seong in in jeung

    age verification

Similar words

어른eoreun: An adult who handles everyday life and personal choices independently.
미성년자miseongnyeonja: A person who is not yet legally an adult.
청소년cheongsonyeon: A person in the age range from puberty to before adulthood.

Definition in Korean

나이가 들어 책임이나 권리 등 성년의 지위를 가진 사람을 뜻하는 말.na i ga teu reo chae gi mi na kwol li teung seong nyeo nui chi wi reul ka jin sa ra meul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

성인 (seongin, "adult") combines 성 (seong, "become complete") with 인 (in, "person") to express a person who has reached maturity.

Usage tips

  • On tickets and event notices, this word marks an age category, helping learners understand who may enter or take part.

Opposites

Related words

  • 성인용품seonginyongpumadult productsnoun
  • 성인병seonginbyeongadult diseasenoun

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