When to use child in Korean

When to use it

A child is a young person. In Korean, 어린이 means “child” and is a common, friendly word for kids. It can mean one child or children, depending on the sentence, and you often hear it at home, at school, or on public signs.

Example sentences

1. 집에 어린이가 두 명 있어요.

   There are two children at home.

2. 학교 앞에서 어린이들이 기다려요.

   Children are waiting in front of the school.

3. 공원에서 어린이가 공을 차요.

   A child kicks a ball in the park.

4. 선생님이 어린이에게 책을 줘요.

   The teacher gives a book to the child.

5. 가게에 어린이 옷이 많아요.

   There are many children's clothes at the store.

6. 이 버스는 어린이 요금이 있어요.

   This bus has a child fare.