Meaning
A basic question to ask about someone's age.
Cultural Background
Age is the foundation of social hierarchy. Knowing age allows you to use the correct honorifics. Similar to Korea, age is important, but asking directly can sometimes be avoided by asking about school year.
Smile!
Asking age can feel personal. Smile to show you are just being friendly.
Meaning
A basic question to ask about someone's age.
Smile!
Asking age can feel personal. Smile to show you are just being friendly.
Test Yourself
Which is the most natural way to ask a peer's age?
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This is the standard, correct phrase.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises___?
This is the standard, correct phrase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you ask an elder. With peers, it is normal.
To know how to speak to you.
Related Phrases
나이가 어떻게 되세요?
specialized formWhat is your age?
동갑이에요?
similarAre we the same age?
