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TOPIK 2noun

어르신

eoreusin

어르신이 · 어르신을

elder, senior (respectful)

Example

어르신, 여기 자리가 있으니까 앉으세요.

Sir, there's a seat here, so please sit down.

Word parts

Related to 어른 'adult, elder'; the respectful term for older people.

Good to know

A polite way to address an elderly stranger directly, like 'sir' or 'ma'am'.