Korean word

어린이집

Pronunciation

Romanizationeorinijip

Meaning

  • noundaycare

Example

우리 아이는 어린이집에 다녀요.u ri a i neun eo ri ni ji be ta nyeo yo

My child goes to daycare.

Illustration for 어린이집 (daycare)

More examples

이번 주 토요일에 어린이집에서 행사가 있어요.i beon chu to yo i re eo ri ni ji be seo haeng sa ga i sseo yo

There is an event at daycare this Saturday.

Core concept

A child-care facility that provides young children with meals, rest, play, and supervision during the day.

Common phrases

  • 어린이집에 다니다eo ri ni ji be ta ni da

    attend daycare

  • 어린이집에 맡기다eo ri ni ji be mat kki da

    leave at daycare

  • 어린이집에서 일하다eo ri ni ji be seo il ha da

    work at daycare

Similar words

유치원yuchiwon: A preschool program that supports young children's growth before formal school begins.
돌봄센터tolbomsenteo: A service that keeps schoolchildren safe and engaged outside school hours.
보육시설poyukssiseol: A facility designed to look after children as part of an organized service.

Definition in Korean

주로 영유아를 대상으로 식사·수면·놀이 등 생활 전반을 돌보는 낮 시간 중심의 보육기관.chu ro yeong yu a reul tae sang eu ro sik ssa su myeon no ri teung saeng hwal cheon ba neul tol bo neun nat si gan chung si mui po yuk kki gwan

Word origin

The compound joins the Korean words for child and house to name a place devoted to children's daytime care.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners can connect this word with daycare rather than kindergarten, since its focus is broad daily care for very young children.

Opposites

  • 가정양육kajeongyangyukhome carenoun

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