Level 5

노약자

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Meaning and Usage

"노약자" refers to elderly people and those who are physically weak or vulnerable. It is commonly used in public settings such as transportation, public facilities, and safety instructions to indicate groups that require special consideration or assistance.

Common Contexts

You will often see "노약자" in signs or announcements about reserved seating, priority boarding, or safety precautions. It is a respectful term that emphasizes care and protection.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 노약자석: seats reserved for the elderly and weak.
  • 노약자 보호: protection or care for the elderly and weak.
  • 노약자 우선: priority given to the elderly and weak.

Register and Politeness

"노약자" is a neutral and formal term suitable for public announcements and official contexts. It is not used as a casual or informal expression.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "노약자" with just "노인" (elderly) or "약자" (weak person). Remember that "노약자" specifically groups both elderly and physically weak individuals, so it is broader than just one or the other.

Example Sentences

노약자를 위한 좌석이 따로 마련되어 있습니다.

Noyakjareul wihan jwaseogi ttaro maryeondoeeo itsseumnida.

There are separate seats reserved for the elderly and the weak.

노약자는 횡단보도를 건널 때 특히 조심해야 합니다.

Noyakjaneun hoengdanbodoreul geonneul ttae teukhi josimhaeya hamnida.

The elderly and weak should be especially careful when crossing the pedestrian crossing.

이 버스는 노약자와 장애인을 우선적으로 배려합니다.

I beoseuneun noyakja wa jangaein-eul useonjeogeuro baeryeohamnida.

This bus prioritizes consideration for the elderly, weak, and disabled.