독거노인
When you hear 독거노인 (dokgeono-in), think of an elderly person who lives by themselves. This word is often used in social discussions about the well-being of older adults.
You might see or hear this term in news articles or public service announcements. It helps to describe a specific group of people in society.
Understanding this word helps you grasp social topics in Korea. It's a straightforward term for a common situation.
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"독거 어르신들을 위한 정책이 필요합니다. (Policies for elderly living alone are needed.)"
"그는 혼자 사시는 노인들에게 정기적으로 반찬을 가져다 드립니다. (He regularly brings side dishes to elderly people living alone.)"
"우리 동네에 독거노인이 많아서 걱정이에요. (I'm worried because there are many elderly people living alone in our neighborhood.)"
"저 옆집 할머니 혼자 사세요. (The grandmother next door lives by herself.)"
"옆집 혼자 사시는 할배가 많이 외로워 보여. (The old man living alone next door looks very lonely.)"
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More family words
백일
A2100th day celebration (of a baby).
환갑
A260th birthday celebration.
칠순
A270th birthday celebration.
팔순
A280th birthday celebration.
알아주다
B1To recognize/understand (feelings); to acknowledge someone's thoughts or efforts.
입양아
A2Adopted child; a child legally taken into another family.
양녀
B1Adopted daughter.
입양
A2Adoption; legally taking another's child as one's own.
귀여워하다
A2To adore, to find cute, to cherish.
정답다
A2To be affectionate; to be friendly.
