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B1 noun 5 min de lectura

연령

yeongnyeong

Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos 연령 en 30 segundos

Explicación 연령 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use '연령' yet. You should focus on '나이' and the counter '살'. However, you might see '연령' on signs at an airport or a park. Just remember that '연령' means age. If you see '연령' on a form, it is asking for your age. You would answer with a number. For example, if a form says '연령:', you can write '20'. You don't need to worry about the complex grammar of '연령' at this stage. Just recognize it as a formal label for age. In Korea, people often ask '몇 살이에요?' (How old are you?). You won't hear them say '연령이 무엇입니까?' in a friendly way. Think of '연령' as a word you read, not a word you say. It is like the difference between 'How old are you?' and 'Age of applicant' on a form.

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At the A2 level, you should start recognizing '연령' in more contexts, like on movie posters or simple news headlines. You are learning that Korean has different levels of formality. '연령' is part of the 'Sino-Korean' vocabulary, which often feels more professional. You might learn the word '연령대' (age group) when talking about people in general. For example, '아이들 연령' (children's age). You should be able to identify that '연령' is used for rules. '연령 제한' (age limit) is a common phrase you might see at a swimming pool or a cinema. You still shouldn't use '연령' in casual speech, but you should be able to fill out a simple form that uses this word. It's important to know that '연령' is often used with Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼) and the counter '세' (se) in written documents, while '나이' uses native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋) and '살' (sal).

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At the B1 level, you are expected to understand the nuance between '나이', '연세', and '연령'. You should know that '연령' is the objective, statistical term. You will encounter it frequently in reading passages about social issues, such as the aging population or education systems. You should be able to use '연령' in formal writing, such as an essay or a report. For example, you might write, '이 연구는 다양한 연령층을 대상으로 했습니다' (This study was conducted on various age groups). You should also understand compound words like '최저 연령' (minimum age) and '최고 연령' (maximum age). Understanding '연령' is essential for following news broadcasts where terms like '연령별' (by age) are used to present data. You are now moving beyond just survival Korean and into the realm of understanding how Korean society organizes and discusses information formally.

At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using '연령' in professional discussions and advanced writing. You should understand the historical and legal context of the word, especially regarding the 'International Age' (만 연령) law passed in Korea. You should be able to discuss complex topics like '연령 차별' (age discrimination) or '연령에 따른 신체적 변화' (physical changes according to age). You should also be aware of how '연령' is used in academic registers, often appearing in the 'Subjects' or 'Methodology' sections of research papers. You should be able to distinguish between '연령' and more specific terms like '수명' (lifespan) or '기령' (age of an object/machine). Your ability to use '연령' correctly in a formal presentation or a business meeting will demonstrate a high level of linguistic sophistication and cultural awareness.

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At the C1 level, you should have a near-native grasp of the subtle connotations of '연령'. You should be able to analyze how the choice of '연령' over '나이' in a text shifts the tone toward objectivity and authority. You should be familiar with specialized terms such as '정신 연령' (mental age), '골연령' (bone age), and '가임 연령' (childbearing age) in medical or psychological contexts. You should be able to read legal codes where '연령' is used to define '형사 미성년자' (criminal minors) or '정년' (retirement age). Your writing should reflect the ability to use '연령' to create a scholarly or professional tone. You should also understand the sociolinguistic implications of how '연령' is used in demographic politics, such as '연령 편향' (age bias) in data collection. You should be able to engage in deep discussions about how age-based systems in Korea are evolving and use '연령' as the primary term for these structural discussions.

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At the C2 level, you possess a masterly command of '연령' and its place within the vast web of Korean Sino-Korean vocabulary. You can use the word with precision in highly technical fields, whether it be law, medicine, or sociology. You understand the poetic and archaic alternatives like '춘추' and how '연령' stands in contrast to them in modern discourse. You can write complex policy proposals or academic dissertations where '연령' is a central variable, manipulating the language to express nuanced shades of meaning. You are aware of the subtle differences between '연령' and '연기' (term/period) in certain legal contexts. You can effortlessly switch between '나이', '연세', and '연령' depending on the audience, purpose, and medium of communication, showing a complete internalization of Korean social and linguistic norms. You might even explore the etymological roots of '齡' and how it relates to other characters in the 'teeth' (齒) radical group, reflecting its original meaning of determining age by looking at teeth.

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Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos

연령 en 30 segundos

'연령' is the formal and technical word for 'age' (나이).
It is used in legal, medical, and statistical contexts.
It often appears in compound words like '연령대' (age group) and '연령 제한' (age limit).
It is not used in casual conversation to ask friends their age.

The Korean word 연령 (Yeon-ryeong) is a Sino-Korean noun that translates to 'age' in English. However, its usage is significantly more restricted and formal than the common Korean word for age, '나이' (nai). While '나이' is used in daily conversations, '연령' is the standard term used in legal, medical, statistical, and official contexts. It is derived from the Hanja characters 年 (연 - year) and 齡 (령 - age/years). Understanding when to use '연령' versus '나이' is a hallmark of reaching an intermediate (B1) level of Korean proficiency. In Korean society, age is not just a number; it dictates social hierarchy, speech levels, and behavioral expectations. However, '연령' strips away the social weight of hierarchy and focuses on the objective, chronological measurement of time lived. You will encounter this word on government forms, in news reports about demographic shifts, and in academic research. For example, a survey might ask for your '연령대' (age group), or a movie theater might have '연령 제한' (age restrictions). In the wake of South Korea's transition to the 'International Age' system in June 2023, '연령' has been the primary term used in legislative documents to clarify how age should be calculated for administrative purposes.

Formal Context: Used in documents, reports, and official announcements where objectivity is required.

Statistical Context: Used to categorize people into groups, such as '연령별' (by age) or '고연령층' (the elderly age group).

Legal Context: Used to define rights and responsibilities, such as '선거 연령' (voting age) or '취학 연령' (school entry age).

이 영화는 관람 가능 연령이 정해져 있습니다.

정부는 연령별 인구 조사를 실시했다.

Using '연령' correctly requires an understanding of its collocation patterns. Because it is a formal word, it often pairs with other Sino-Korean words to form compound nouns or specific phrases. One of the most common is '연령대' (age group or age bracket). In marketing or sociology, you might hear about the '20대 연령대' (the 20s age bracket). Another critical usage is with '제한' (restriction), forming '연령 제한' (age limit). This is seen everywhere from video game ratings to job applications (though age-based hiring is increasingly regulated). When discussing the demographics of a country, '평균 연령' (average age) is a vital metric. For instance, '한국의 평균 연령이 높아지고 있다' (The average age of Korea is rising) is a common headline in news reports regarding the aging population. In medical contexts, doctors might refer to '정신 연령' (mental age) or '골연령' (bone age) to describe a patient's development.

해당 프로그램은 모든 연령이 시청할 수 있습니다.

취업 시장에서 연령 차별은 법적으로 금지되어 있다.

투표권은 일정 연령 이상의 시민에게만 부여됩니다.

You are most likely to hear '연령' in professional and public settings. If you turn on the news in Korea, the anchors will use '연령' when discussing the '초고령 사회' (super-aged society) or '연령별 실업률' (unemployment rate by age). In a hospital, the nurse might ask for your '연령' while filling out an intake form, though they might use the more polite '연세' (yeon-se) if you are an elderly person. In schools, teachers and administrators use '연령' to discuss '적령기' (the right age/season) for certain developmental milestones or school enrollment. If you visit a theme park like Lotte World or Everland, the signs for rides will specify '이용 가능 연령' (available age for use) or '연령 제한' for safety reasons. Even in digital spaces, when you create an account for a Korean website, the terms of service will mention '가입 연령' (registration age). It is a word that permeates the structural and legal fabric of Korean life, ensuring that rules and statistics are communicated with precision.

뉴스: 최근 고연령층의 스마트폰 사용이 급증했습니다.

안내문: 본 시설은 특정 연령 미만의 아동은 보호자 동반이 필요합니다.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is using '연령' in casual conversation. For example, saying '제 연령은 25살입니다' (My age is 25) sounds incredibly stiff and unnatural, similar to saying 'My chronological age is twenty-five years' in English while chatting at a bar. Another mistake is confusing '연령' with '연세'. '연세' is the honorific form of '나이' used to show respect to elders. While '연령' is formal, it is not honorific; it is neutral and technical. You would use '연세' to ask your grandfather his age, but you would use '연령' to describe his age group in a medical report. Additionally, learners often forget the '대' in '연령대'. If you want to say 'people in their 30s,' you should say '30대 연령층' or simply '30대,' but using '연령' alone doesn't convey the 'group' aspect. Finally, be careful with the pronunciation. The 'ㄹ' in '령' can be tricky after the 'ㄴ' in '연', often blending into a sound that resembles '연녕' (yeonn-yeong) due to nasalization rules (though standard pronunciation remains '연령').

Incorrect vs Correct: Incorrect: 친구의 연령이 몇이에요? (Too formal) -> Correct: 친구 나이가 몇 살이에요?

Honorific Confusion: Incorrect: 할아버지, 연령이 어떻게 되세요? -> Correct: 할아버지, 연세가 어떻게 되세요?

To truly master the concept of age in Korean, you must understand the spectrum of words available.

나이 (Nai): The most common, native Korean word for age. Used in 90% of daily interactions. Example: '나이가 어떻게 되세요?'

연세 (Yeon-se): The honorific version of '나이'. Use this for grandparents, elderly strangers, or anyone significantly older to whom you want to show high respect.

춘추 (Chun-chu): An extremely high honorific, almost archaic, used for very elderly people of high status. Literally means 'spring and autumn'.

살 (Sal): The counter for age. Used with native Korean numbers (한 살, 두 살). Note that '연령' is usually paired with '세' (Sino-Korean counter) in formal documents (e.g., 25세).

나이 vs 연령: '나이' is personal and social; '연령' is impersonal and structural.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The character 齡 (령) contains the radical for 'teeth' (齒). This is because, historically, the age of animals and sometimes humans was determined by looking at their teeth.

Guía de pronunciación

UK jʌn.ɾjʌŋ

US jʌn.ljʌŋ

The stress is equal on both syllables, as is typical in Korean.

Rima con

명 (myeong) 경 (gyeong) 성 (seong) 정 (jeong) 령 (ryeong) 병 (byeong) 형 (hyeong) 영 (yeong)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it as 'yeon-yeong' (dropping the 'r').
Pronouncing it as 'yeon-lyeong' with a heavy English 'L'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

Common in news and forms, easy to recognize once learned.

Escritura 4/5

Requires knowledge of formal register to use correctly.

Expresión oral 5/5

Hard to use naturally because it's rarely used in conversation.

Escucha 3/5

Frequently heard in announcements and news.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

나이 사람 년 숫자 살

Aprende después

연세 제한 평균 통계 대상

Avanzado

인구 구조 고령화 사회 정년 퇴직 형사 책임 인지 발달

Gramática que debes saber

Sino-Korean numbers with '세'

25세 (이십오 세)

Native Korean numbers with '살'

25살 (스물다섯 살)

Honorific particle '-께서' with '연세'

할아버지께서 연세가 많으십니다.

Formal ending '-습니까' with '연령'

연령이 어떻게 되십니까?

Noun + 별 (by/per)

연령별 (by age)

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Ejemplos por nivel

연령을 쓰세요.

Please write your age.

'연령' is used as a formal label on forms.

이곳은 연령 제한이 없습니다.

There is no age limit here.

'연령 제한' means age limit.

연령이 어떻게 됩니까?

What is your age? (Formal)

A very formal way to ask for age, usually in official settings.

어린이 연령은 12세 이하입니다.

The age for children is 12 and under.

'연령' refers to the defined age range.

연령 확인이 필요합니다.

Age verification is required.

'확인' means verification.

모든 연령이 볼 수 있는 영화입니다.

This is a movie for all ages.

'모든 연령' means all ages.

연령별로 줄을 서세요.

Please line up by age.

'연령별' means categorized by age.

가입 연령을 확인하세요.

Check the registration age.

'가입' means joining or registration.

이 게임은 이용 연령 제한이 있습니다.

This game has a usage age limit.

'이용 연령' refers to the age allowed to use something.

연령대에 따라 취향이 다릅니다.

Tastes vary depending on the age group.

'연령대' means age group/bracket.

박물관 입장료는 연령에 따라 다릅니다.

Museum admission fees vary by age.

'연령에 따라' means depending on the age.

평균 연령이 매년 높아지고 있습니다.

The average age is increasing every year.

'평균 연령' means average age.

정확한 연령을 기입해 주십시오.

Please fill in your exact age.

'기입하다' is a formal word for 'to fill in/write down'.

이 행사는 특정 연령층을 위한 것입니다.

This event is for a specific age group.

'연령층' is another word for age group or stratum.

연령 확인을 위해 신분증을 보여주세요.

Please show your ID for age verification.

'신분증' means ID card.

투표 가능 연령이 낮아졌습니다.

The eligible voting age has been lowered.

'가능 연령' means eligible/possible age.

한국의 법적 연령 계산 방식이 바뀌었습니다.

The legal age calculation method in Korea has changed.

'법적 연령' means legal age.

이 약은 연령별 권장 복용량이 다릅니다.

The recommended dosage for this medicine varies by age.

'권장 복용량' means recommended dosage.

정신 연령과 실제 연령은 다를 수 있습니다.

Mental age and actual age can be different.

'정신 연령' (mental age) vs '실제 연령' (actual age).

연령 차별 없는 채용 문화가 필요합니다.

A recruitment culture without age discrimination is necessary.

'연령 차별' means age discrimination.

그는 연령에 비해 매우 젊어 보입니다.

He looks very young for his age.

'연령에 비해' means compared to one's age.

취학 연령의 아동들이 학교에 갑니다.

Children of school-going age go to school.

'취학 연령' means school-entry age.

연령대가 비슷한 사람들끼리 모였습니다.

People of similar age groups gathered together.

'비슷하다' means similar.

이 설문조사는 연령별 통계를 내기 위한 것입니다.

This survey is for producing statistics by age.

'통계를 내다' means to produce statistics.

인구 고령화로 인해 평균 연령이 급격히 상승했습니다.

Due to the aging population, the average age has risen sharply.

'고령화' means aging (of a population).

연령 제한 규정이 강화될 예정입니다.

The age limit regulations are expected to be strengthened.

'강화되다' means to be strengthened.

최저 연령 기준을 상향 조정해야 한다는 의견이 있습니다.

There is an opinion that the minimum age standard should be adjusted upward.

'상향 조정' means upward adjustment.

그 배우는 다양한 연령의 팬들을 보유하고 있습니다.

That actor has fans of various ages.

'보유하다' means to possess/have.

연령에 따른 인지 능력의 변화를 연구합니다.

We study changes in cognitive ability according to age.

'인지 능력' means cognitive ability.

이 보험 상품은 가입 연령에 제한이 있습니다.

This insurance product has a limit on the registration age.

'보험 상품' means insurance product.

정년 연령을 연장하는 논의가 진행 중입니다.

Discussions on extending the retirement age are ongoing.

'정년 연령' means retirement age.

연령별 맞춤형 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다.

We are providing customized services by age group.

'맞춤형' means customized/tailored.

형사 미성년자의 연령 기준을 두고 논란이 일고 있습니다.

Controversy is arising over the age standard for criminal minors.

'형사 미성년자' means criminal minor.

연령 편향적인 데이터 수집은 오류를 범할 수 있습니다.

Age-biased data collection can lead to errors.

'연령 편향적' means age-biased.

가임 연령의 여성들을 위한 보건 정책이 수립되었습니다.

A health policy for women of childbearing age has been established.

'가임 연령' means childbearing age.

골연령 측정을 통해 성장판 상태를 확인합니다.

We check the status of growth plates through bone age measurement.

'골연령' means bone age.

연령주의(Ageism)는 사회적 통합을 저해하는 요소입니다.

Ageism is a factor that hinders social integration.

'연령주의' is the formal term for ageism.

이 연구는 연령 변수를 통제하여 분석되었습니다.

This study was analyzed by controlling for the age variable.

'연령 변수' means age variable.

연령대별 소득 격차가 심화되고 있는 양상입니다.

The income gap between age groups appears to be deepening.

'소득 격차' means income gap.

정치권에서는 선거 연령 하향 조정을 논의했습니다.

Political circles discussed lowering the voting age.

'하향 조정' means downward adjustment.

인구 구조의 변화는 연령 코호트 간의 갈등을 야기할 수 있습니다.

Changes in population structure can cause conflict between age cohorts.

'연령 코호트' means age cohort.

연령에 따른 생물학적 노화 과정은 개인차가 큽니다.

The biological aging process according to age has large individual differences.

'생물학적 노화' means biological aging.

사회 보장 제도의 지속 가능성은 연령 구조에 달려 있습니다.

The sustainability of the social security system depends on the age structure.

'연령 구조' means age structure.

연령별 인지 발달 단계는 피아제의 이론으로 설명됩니다.

Cognitive development stages by age are explained by Piaget's theory.

'인지 발달 단계' means cognitive development stages.

연령 규범은 문화권마다 상이하게 나타납니다.

Age norms appear differently across cultures.

'연령 규범' means age norms.

해당 법안은 연령 차별 금지를 명문화하고 있습니다.

The bill stipulates the prohibition of age discrimination in writing.

'명문화하다' means to stipulate in writing/codify.

연령에 따른 노동 생산성의 변화를 추적 조사했습니다.

We conducted a follow-up survey on changes in labor productivity according to age.

'노동 생산성' means labor productivity.

연령 계층화 이론은 사회학의 중요한 연구 분야입니다.

Age stratification theory is an important research field in sociology.

'연령 계층화' means age stratification.

Sinónimos

나이 연세 연령대 기년

Antónimos

무령

Colocaciones comunes

연령 제한

연령대별

평균 연령

연령 확인

최저 연령

정신 연령

연령층

가임 연령

취학 연령

연령 차별

Frases Comunes

연령을 불문하고

— Regardless of age. Used when something applies to everyone.

연령을 불문하고 누구나 참여할 수 있습니다.

연령이 낮다

— To be young in age (formal).

참가자들의 평균 연령이 낮습니다.

연령이 높다

— To be old in age (formal).

이 도시는 고연령 인구가 많습니다.

연령에 적합하다

— To be age-appropriate.

아이의 연령에 적합한 책을 골라주세요.

연령을 속이다

— To lie about one's age.

그는 연령을 속이고 취업했다.

연령 미달

— Being under the required age.

연령 미달로 입장이 거부되었습니다.

연령 초과

— Exceeding the age limit.

연령 초과로 지원할 수 없습니다.

연령에 비례하다

— To be proportional to age.

경험은 보통 연령에 비례합니다.

연령을 가늠하다

— To guess someone's age.

그의 외모만으로는 연령을 가늠하기 어렵다.

연령 분포

— Age distribution.

이 지역의 연령 분포를 조사했습니다.

Se confunde a menudo con

연령 vs 나이

'나이' is casual/general; '연령' is formal/technical.

연령 vs 연세

'연세' is honorific (showing respect); '연령' is neutral/clinical.

연령 vs 학령

'학령' refers specifically to school age, while '연령' is general age.

Modismos y expresiones

"연령은 숫자에 불과하다"

— Age is just a number. Used to encourage people to try new things regardless of age.

도전하는 데 있어 연령은 숫자에 불과합니다.

Common

"연령이 벼슬이다"

— Age is a rank. A sarcastic way to describe people who demand respect solely based on being older.

나이가 많다고 무조건 대접받으려는 걸 보니 연령이 벼슬인가 보네.

Slang/Cynical

"연령 값을 하다"

— To act one's age.

제발 연령 값을 좀 하세요.

Informal

"연령이 깡패다"

— Being young is a huge advantage (literally 'age is a gangster').

운동할 때는 확실히 연령이 깡패다.

Slang

"연령 도둑"

— Someone who looks much younger than their actual age.

그 배우는 정말 연령 도둑이네요.

Informal

"연령을 먹다"

— To get older (formal version of 나이를 먹다).

연령을 먹을수록 건강 관리가 중요하다.

Neutral

"연령이 찼다"

— To be of 'the right age' (usually for marriage or school).

이제 결혼할 연령이 찼다.

Informal

"연령대별 맞춤"

— Tailored by age group.

연령대별 맞춤 교육을 실시합니다.

Formal

"연령의 벽"

— The barrier of age.

그는 연령의 벽을 넘고 꿈을 이뤘다.

Literary

"연령 사회"

— A society defined by its age demographics.

우리는 고연령 사회에 진입했습니다.

Academic

Fácil de confundir

연령 vs 나이

Both mean age.

나이 is native Korean and used in speech. 연령 is Sino-Korean and used in documents.

나이가 몇 살이니? vs 연령을 기입하시오.

연령 vs 연세

Both are formal-sounding words for age.

연세 is used to honor an older person. 연령 is used for data or rules.

할머니 연세 vs 인구 연령

연령 vs 수명

Both relate to how long someone lives.

수명 is the total length of life (lifespan). 연령 is the current age.

평균 수명 vs 평균 연령

연령 vs 기령

Both refer to age.

기령 is used for machines/planes. 연령 is used for people/animals.

비행기 기령 vs 사람 연령

연령 vs 세대

Both relate to age groups.

세대 refers to a generation (e.g., Gen Z). 연령 refers to specific chronological age.

MZ 세대 vs 20대 연령층

Patrones de oraciones

연령 + 을/를 + 쓰다

연령을 쓰세요.

연령 + 제한

연령 제한이 있어요.

연령 + 에 따라

연령에 따라 가격이 달라요.

연령 + 대

20대 연령대입니다.

평균 + 연령

평균 연령이 높아요.

연령 + 별

연령별로 조사했어요.

연령 + 을 불문하고

연령을 불문하고 참여하세요.

연령 + 변수

연령 변수를 고려해야 합니다.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

연령대 (age group)

고연령 (old age)

저연령 (young age)

만 연령 (international age)

Verbos

연령을 확인하다 (to verify age)

연령을 제한하다 (to limit age)

Adjetivos

연령별 (by age)

연령상 (in terms of age)

Relacionado

나이 (age)

연세 (honorific age)

수명 (lifespan)

세대 (generation)

동갑 (same age)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

High in written/official Korean; Low in spoken/casual Korean.

Errores comunes

Asking '연령이 몇 살이에요?' → '나이가 몇 살이에요?' or '연령이 어떻게 되십니까?'
Mixing the formal '연령' with the informal '몇 살' is grammatically awkward.
Using '연령' for an elderly person's age. → Use '연세'.
'연령' is clinical; '연세' is respectful.
Writing '연령 20살' on a form. → '연령 20' or '20세'.
'연령' pairs with Sino-Korean counters, not native Korean ones.
Using '연령' in a casual text to a friend. → Use '나이'.
It makes you sound like an automated bot.
Confusing '연령' with '연도' (year). → '연령' is age; '연도' is a specific year (like 2024).
They both start with '연' (year), but '령' means age.

Consejos

Forms

When you see '연령' on a form, just write the number. You don't need to add '살' or '세'.

Numbers

Always use Sino-Korean numbers (10 = 십, 20 = 이십) when the word '연령' is involved in a formal sentence.

International Age

Since 2023, '연령' in legal documents always refers to the international age system.

Professionalism

Use '연령' in your resume or self-introduction to sound more professional.

Compounds

Learn '연령대' (age group) early, as it's the most common way '연령' is used in daily life.

Nasalization

Listen closely to how 'ㄴ' and 'ㄹ' meet; it often sounds like '연녕'.

Medical

In a hospital, expect to hear '연령' when doctors discuss your health data.

Vs 나이

Think: '나이' is for people, '연령' is for paperwork.

Public Speaking

If giving a presentation about society, always use '연령' for 'age'.

News

When you see '연령' in a headline, it's usually followed by a statistic.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Yeon' as 'Year' and 'Ryeong' as 'Rating'. 'Yeon-ryeong' is your 'Year Rating' used for formal things like movie ratings!

Asociación visual

Imagine a formal government ID card. The word printed next to the age number is '연령'.

Word Web

나이 (Casual) 연세 (Polite) 연령 (Formal) 연령대 (Group) 연령 제한 (Limit) 평균 연령 (Average) 정신 연령 (Mental) 법적 연령 (Legal)

Desafío

Try to find the word '연령' on a Korean website's sign-up page or a movie theater's website. Notice how it is used with numbers.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Hanja characters 年 (연) meaning 'year' and 齡 (령) meaning 'age'.

Significado original: The number of years lived.

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

Contexto cultural

Be careful not to use '연령' when speaking to someone directly as it can sound cold or clinical.

In English, we just use 'age' for both casual and formal contexts. Korean learners must learn to split this into '나이' and '연령'.

The 'Man-nai' Law (2023) Movie ratings (12세, 15세, 청소년 관람불가) Census reports (인구 주택 총조사)

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Filling out a form

연령 기입
생년월일 및 연령
만 연령

At the cinema

연령 제한
관람 가능 연령
청소년 관람불가

Reading news

평균 연령 상승
연령별 실업률
고연령층 인구

At a hospital

정신 연령
골연령
연령별 권장량

Job seeking

연령 차별 금지
정년 연령
지원 연령

Inicios de conversación

"한국의 평균 연령이 높아지는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"이 영화의 관람 연령 제한이 몇 세인가요?"

"정신 연령이 실제 연령보다 낮다고 생각한 적이 있나요?"

"취업할 때 연령 제한이 있는 것이 정당하다고 보시나요?"

"투표 연령을 더 낮춰야 한다고 생각하시나요?"

Temas para diario

자신의 정신 연령은 몇 살이라고 생각하는지 써 보세요.

한국의 연령 계산 방식 변화에 대해 느낀 점을 써 보세요.

연령 차별을 경험하거나 본 적이 있는지 기술해 보세요.

자신이 속한 연령대의 가장 큰 고민은 무엇인가요?

연령을 불문하고 누구나 배워야 할 기술은 무엇일까요?

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It's better to use '나이가 어떻게 되세요?' or '연세가 어떻게 되세요?'. Using '연령' sounds like you are a police officer.

Yes, in scientific or formal contexts, you can use '연령' for animals (e.g., '이 동물의 연령을 측정하다').

It means 'International Age', which counts from 0 at birth and increases on each birthday.

It indicates the age rating (e.g., 15세 관람가).

It is a noun.

You can say '연령대' or '연령층'.

Yes, it is a standard Sino-Korean term used in both North and South Korea.

It means 'mental age', often used to describe someone's level of emotional or cognitive maturity.

No, it almost always uses Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼) and the counter '세'.

Usually '기령' (for machines) or '수령' (for trees) is used, but '연령' can be used generally for the age of existence.

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