Korean word

젊다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomtta

Meaning

  • adjectiveyoung

Example

너는 정말 젊다.neo neun cheong mal cheom tta

You are really young.

Illustration for 젊다 (young)

More examples

그 배우는 실제보다 젊어 보인다.keu pae u neun sil je bo da cheol meo po in da

That actor looks younger than he really is.

Core concept

Being young, with the fresh energy and liveliness associated with youth.

Common phrases

  • 젊어 보이다cheol meo po i da

    look young

  • 젊은 사람cheol meun sa ram

    young person

Similar words

어리다eorida: Being young and still lacking some experience or mature judgment.
동안이다tonganida: Appearing young for the actual number of years lived.
풋풋하다putputada: Giving a fresh and lively impression because of youth.

Definition in Korean

나이가 적고 생기와 활력이 느껴지는 상태를 가리키는 형용사na i ga cheok kko saeng gi wa hwal lyeo gi neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

젊다 (jeomtta, "young") is a native Korean word whose stem has long expressed youth and vitality.

Usage tips

  • Korean can use this word for a youthful look or energetic attitude, not only for a person's actual age.

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