Korean word

아동용

Pronunciation

Romanizationadongyong

Meaning

  • nounfor children

Example

이 장난감은 아동용이에요.i chang nan ga meun a dong yong i e yo

This toy is for children.

Illustration for 아동용 (for children)

More examples

마트에서 아동용 신발을 샀어요.ma teu e seo a dong yong sin ba reul sa sseo yo

I bought children's shoes at the supermarket.

Core concept

Something designed with children as its intended users rather than adults.

Common phrases

  • 아동용 의류a dong yong ui ryu

    children's clothing

  • 아동용 장난감a dong yong chang nan gam

    children's toys

  • 아동용 도서a dong yong to seo

    children's books

Similar words

어린이용eoriniyong: Made for children, with features and sizes suited to their age.
유아용yuayong: Made for babies and toddlers, with soft materials, small sizes, and safety features.
키즈용kijeuyong: A casual label for child-focused products designed for easy play and appealing looks.
주니어용chunieoyong: Made for older children, especially school-age users, with suitable sizes and features.

Definition in Korean

어린이를 대상으로 만든 물건이나 서비스를 이르는 말로, 아이들이 쓰기에 알맞게 만든 것을 뜻한다.eo ri ni reul tae sang eu ro man deun mul geo ni na seo bi seu reul i reu neun mal lo a i deu ri sseu gi e al mat kke man deun keo seul tteu tan da

Word origin

The word is formed from 아동 (adong, "children") and 용 (yong, "for use"), creating a compact label for child-oriented products and services.

Usage tips

  • This label often appears on toys, furniture, clothing, and services, so it is useful for quickly understanding Korean product information.

Opposites

  • 성인용seonginyongfor adultsnoun

Related words

  • 아동복지adongbokjjichild welfarenoun
  • 아동교육adonggyoyukchildren's educationnoun

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