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젊은이

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Meaning and Usage

The word '젊은이' specifically refers to a young person or youth, often implying someone in their teens or twenties. It is a noun commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to talk about the younger generation.

Common Contexts

'젊은이' is frequently used when discussing social issues, cultural trends, or generational differences. It often appears in conversations about education, technology, and societal responsibilities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 젊은이들 (young people, plural form)
  • 젊은이로서 (as a young person, emphasizing role or identity)
  • 젊은이의 생각 (the thoughts of young people)

These collocations help express collective or individual perspectives related to youth.

Register and Politeness

The term is neutral in politeness and can be used in both casual and formal speech. It is respectful and does not carry any negative connotations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '젊은이' with '청년' (young adult), which can be more formal or specific to certain age ranges. '젊은이' is broader and more general for youth.

Example Sentences

젊은이들은 새로운 기술에 빠르게 적응한다.

Jeolmeunideureun saeroun gisule bbaleuge jeogeunghanda.

Young people quickly adapt to new technologies.

젊은이들이 사회 문제에 관심을 가져야 한다.

Jeolmeonideuri sahoe munjee gwansimeul gajyeoya handa.

Young people should take an interest in social issues.

젊은이로서 자신의 꿈을 위해 노력해야 한다.

Jeolmeuniroseo jasineui kkum-eul wihae noryeokhaeya handa.

As a young person, you must work hard for your dreams.