Korean learner dictionary
성년 meaning and pronunciation
seongnyeon · adult age
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 63495Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 성년Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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어른이 되었다고 관습이나 법으로 인정받는 나이.
English: adult age — The age that is recognized by custom or law when one becomes an adult.
Examples
- 성년의 날.
- 성년이 되다.
- 성년을 넘기다.
- 성년을 맞이하다.
- 성년을 축하하다.
- 성년에 도달하다.
- Origin
- 成年
- Categories
- 인간 > 사람의 종류
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