Meaning and Usage
"예순" specifically means the number sixty, often used to indicate age. It is a native Korean number rather than Sino-Korean, so it is commonly used when talking about someone's age in a natural, conversational way.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "예순" in family or social settings when referring to someone's age, especially for older adults. It is polite and neutral, suitable for formal and informal situations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 예순 살: sixty years old (used to state age)
- 예순 번째: the sixtieth (used for ordinal counting, e.g., birthdays)
- 예순이 넘다: to be over sixty (used to describe age beyond sixty)
Tips
Remember that "예순" is a native Korean number, so it pairs with "살" for age, not with Sino-Korean counters. Avoid mixing it with Sino-Korean numbers like "육십" in casual speech about age to sound natural.