Korean word

수명

Pronunciation

Romanizationsumyeong

Meaning

nounlifespan

Example

스트레스가 많으면 수명이 줄어들 수 있어요.seu teu re seu ga ma neu myeon su myeong i chu reo deul ssu i sseo yo

Having a lot of stress may shorten your lifespan.

More examples

건강한 생활 습관은 수명을 늘리는 데 도움이 돼요.keon gang han saeng hwal seup kkwa neun su myeong eul neul li neun te to u mi twae yo

Healthy lifestyle habits help extend lifespan.

Core concept

The stretch of time from something beginning to exist until it stops living or functioning.

Common phrases

수명을 늘리다su myeong eul neul li da
extend lifespan
평균 수명pyeong gyun su myeong
average life expectancy
수명이 길다su myeong i kil da
have a long lifespan

Similar words

기대수명kidaesumyeong: The average remaining years of life predicted for people at a particular age.
장수changsu: Long life marked by continued health over many years.
사용수명sayongsumyeong: The length of time a product or piece of equipment can normally keep working.

Definition in Korean

개체가 존재하거나 기능을 유지하는 기간을 이르는 말kae che ga chon jae ha geo na ki neung eul yu ji ha neun ki ga neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements for longevity and life, this noun describes how long something continues to exist or work.

Usage tips

In population reports, it can describe a typical number of years for a group, while a specific person's or animal's duration depends on the context.

Related words

평균수명pyeonggyunsumyeongaverage life expectancynoun
수명연장sumyeongyeonjanglife extensionnoun