Korean word

유아

Pronunciation

Romanizationyua

Meaning

  • nountoddler

Example

공원에서 유아들이 놀고 있다.kong wo ne seo yu a deu ri nol go it tta

The toddlers are playing in the park.

Illustration for 유아 (toddler)

More examples

유아용품은 안전기준을 꼭 확인하세요.yu a yong pu meun an jeon gi ju neul kkok hwa gin ha se yo

Be sure to check the safety standards for toddler products.

Core concept

A small preschool-age child at the stage between infancy and starting school.

Common phrases

  • 유아교육yu a gyo yuk

    preschool education

  • 유아용품yu a yong pum

    products for toddlers

  • 유아기yu a gi

    early childhood

Similar words

아이ai: A child who needs adult care and is spoken of warmly within a family.
어린이eorini: A general term for a child who is still growing and learning.

Definition in Korean

교육·보육의 대상이 되는 취학 전 연령층의 어린이를 가리키는 말.kyo yuk po yu gui tae sang i toe neun chwi hak cheon yeol lyeong cheung ui eo ri ni reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for young and child, creating a straightforward term for children who have not yet started school.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this term can sound more official than a family word for a child, so it is especially useful in public information and education settings.

Opposites

Related words

  • 유아교육yuagyoyukpreschool educationnoun
  • 유아기yuagiearly childhoodnoun
  • 유아용품yuayongpumproducts for toddlersnoun

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