When to use middle-aged man in Korean
Korean: 아저씨[ a-jeo-ssi ]
When to use it
아저씨 means a middle-aged man. Children often use it for an older man they do not know, like “mister.” It can also be used for a family friend or an uncle-like adult man. You usually use it in casual everyday situations, not for someone your own age.
Example sentences
저기 아저씨가 우리를 도와줘요.
That man over there helps us.
빵집 아저씨는 항상 친절해요.
The man at the bakery is always kind.
공원에서 아저씨가 강아지와 산책해요.
A middle-aged man is taking a walk with his dog in the park.
엄마가 아저씨와 이야기해요.
Mom is talking with a middle-aged man.
버스에서 아저씨 옆에 앉았어요.
I sat next to a middle-aged man on the bus.
학교 앞 문방구 아저씨가 사탕을 줬어요.
The man at the stationery store in front of the school gave me candy.