Korean word

세대차이

Pronunciation

Romanizationsedaechai

Meaning

  • noungeneration gap

Example

회사에서 세대차이로 갈등이 생겼어요.hoe sa e seo se dae cha i ro kal tteung i saeng gyeo sseo yo

A conflict arose at work because of a generation gap.

Illustration for 세대차이 (generation gap)

More examples

다른 세대와 소통하려면 세대차이를 인정해야 해요.ta reun se dae wa so tong ha ryeo myeon se dae cha i reul in jeong hae ya hae yo

To communicate with other generations, we must acknowledge the generation gap.

Core concept

Different generations standing apart because their values and ways of living do not match.

Common phrases

  • 세대차이가 있다se dae cha i ga it tta

    a generation gap exists

  • 세대차이를 줄이다se dae cha i reul chu ri da

    bridge the generation gap

  • 세대차이로 인한 갈등se dae cha i ro in han kal tteung

    conflict due to a generation gap

Similar words

세대 간 차이sedae kan chai: Differences in the ideas and actions commonly seen among people of different generations.
세대 갈등sedae kaltteung: A conflict between generations caused by opposing values or opinions.

Definition in Korean

다른 세대 사이에 생기는 가치관이나 생활 방식의 차이를 이르는 말.ta reun se dae sa i e saeng gi neun ka chi gwa ni na saeng hwal pang si gui cha i reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

세대 (sedae, "generation") combines with 차이 (chai, "difference") to name the differences that can arise between generations.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it commonly appears in patterns meaning that a gap exists or develops, rather than only naming a one-time disagreement.

Opposites

  • 세대간 이해sedaegan ihaeunderstanding between generationsnoun

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