Korean word

현대인

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeondaein

Meaning

nounpeople today

Example

현대인은 스마트폰을 자주 사용한다.hyeon dae i neun seu ma teu po neul cha ju sa yong han da

People today often use smartphones.

More examples

현대인은 다양한 정보에 익숙하다.hyeon dae i neun ta yang han cheong bo e ik ssu ka da

People today are familiar with a wide range of information.

Core concept

People shaped by the lifestyles and values of the contemporary world.

Common phrases

현대인의 삶hyeon dae i nui sam
the lives of people today
현대인의 생활습관hyeon dae i nui saeng hwal seup kkwan
the daily habits of people today

Similar words

요즘 사람들yojeum saramdeul: People nowadays who readily make use of new and useful things.
요즘 세대yojeum sedae: People in one present-day generation who share similar beliefs and lifestyles.

Definition in Korean

현대의 생활양식과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들을 이르는 말hyeon dae ui saeng hwa ryang sik kkwa ka chi gwa neul kong yu ha neun sa ram deu reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The noun combines Sino-Korean elements meaning modern or contemporary and person, forming a term for people living in the present age.

Usage tips

In Korean writing, this noun often supports broad comments about society, technology, or changing values rather than a casual remark about one person.

Opposites

고대인kodaeinancient peoplenoun

Related words

현대적hyeondaejeokmodernadjective
현대화hyeondaehwamodernizationnoun
현대사회hyeondaesahoemodern societynoun