Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '연령' specifically refers to a person's age or years of age. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts such as job applications, surveys, or demographic statistics.
Common Contexts
You will often see '연령' used when discussing age restrictions, age groups, or age-related policies. For example, companies might set an age limit for applicants, or studies might categorize participants by age groups.
Collocations and Patterns
- 연령 제한 (age restriction): used when there is a limit on the age allowed.
- 연령대 (age group): refers to a range or category of ages.
- 연령별 (by age): used to compare or classify things according to age.
Register and Nuance
'연령' is more formal than the everyday word '나이' (age). It is suitable for written language, official documents, and formal speech. Using '연령' in casual conversation might sound stiff or overly formal.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '연령' with '나이'. Remember that '연령' is more formal and often used in official contexts, while '나이' is more common in daily conversation.