Korean Conversation · Level 9
15 words
Korean word
아이
Pronunciation
Romanizationai
Meaning
- nounchild
Example
우리 집에 아이가 한 명 있어요.u ri chi be a i ga han myeong i sseo yo
There is one child in our house.
More examples
저녁에 아이가 숙제를 하고 있어요.cheo nyeo ge a i ga suk jje reul ha go i sseo yo
In the evening, the child is doing homework.
Core concept
A child seen as a young member of a family or community who still needs adult care.
Common phrases
아이를 키우다a i reul ki u da
raise a child
아이와 놀다a i wa nol da
play with a child
아이가 울다a i ga ul da
crying child
Similar words
아기agi: A baby or very young child who needs frequent care.
어린이eorini: A child who is growing and learning, including one of school age.
자녀chanyeo: A person's child or children, referred to politely in formal speech or writing.
꼬마kkoma: A small child described in a friendly, affectionate way.
Definition in Korean
어린 사람을 이르는 말로, 보통 보호자의 보살핌이 필요한 연령층을 뜻한다.eo rin sa ra meul i reu neun mal lo po tong po ho ja ui po sal pi mi pi ryo han yeol lyeong cheung eul tteu tan da
Word origin
The word is an old native Korean noun rather than a recent loanword, although its original formation is not securely known.
Usage tips
- Korean speakers often use this noun warmly for their own child, so its tone can feel more personal than a neutral label for a young person.
Opposites
- 어른eoreunadultnoun
Related words
- 어린아이eorinaiyoung childnoun
- 아이방aibangchild's roomnoun