old in Korean
old in Korean is 낡다, 오래되다, 늙다 — old means having existed for a long time; not new or young.
old in Korean
낡다
Pronounced: nakda
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
오래되다
Pronounced: oraedoeda
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
늙다
Pronounced: neukda
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
나이들다
Pronounced: naideulda
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
연로하다
Pronounced: yeollohada
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
나이 많다
Pronounced: nai manta
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
What does "old" mean?
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adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
"The old house had stood on the corner for over a century."
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adj Former or previous, rather than current.
"He still keeps in touch with his old boss."
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adj No longer fresh or new; past its best, especially of food.
"This bread has gone old and stale."
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adj Used informally to show affection or familiarity, often paired with another adjective.
"Good old Dave, always first to help out."
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old in a sentence
- The old house had stood on the corner for over a century.
- My grandmother is the oldest person in our family.
- He still keeps in touch with his old boss.
- I met my old classmates for dinner last weekend.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "old" in Korean?
"old" in Korean is 낡다, 오래되다, 늙다. old means: Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
How do you pronounce 낡다?
"old" in Korean is 낡다, pronounced "nakda".
How do you use "old" in a sentence?
Example: "The old house had stood on the corner for over a century." In Korean, "old" is 낡다, 오래되다, 늙다.
Are there other ways to say "old" in Korean?
Yes — Korean has 6 translations listed for "old": 낡다, 오래되다, 늙다, 나이들다, 연로하다, 나이 많다.
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