입양된
ib-yang-doen
The English phrase "adopted" is translated into Korean as 입양된 (ib-yang-doen).
입양된 is the general term for "adopted" and can be used to describe both people and animals.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 입양된 is derived from the passive verb 입양되다, which means "to be adopted". This is distinct from the active verb 입양하다, which means "to adopt".
How do you pronounce it?
ib-yang-doen
Did you know?
- While 입양된 is the standard term, Koreans often use the phrase 가슴으로 낳은 자식, which translates to 'a child born from the heart'.
- In historical Korean contexts, adoption was often a way to preserve a family lineage, meaning a child was 'adopted' into a surname to continue the ancestral line.
- The word 입양 is composed of two Hanja characters where 입 means 'to enter' and 양 means 'to raise', literally describing the act of entering a family to be nurtured.
Examples in context
- 이 아이는 입양된 아이예요.This child is an adopted child.
- 입양자로서 당신은 아이에게 사랑과 안정을 줄 수 있습니다.As an adoptive parent, you can provide love and stability to the child.
- 입양은 많은 사람들에게 희망을 줄 수 있는 행위입니다.Adoption is an act that can bring hope to many people.
- 그는 입양된 아이예요.geuneun ipyangdoen ai-eyo.He is an adopted child.
- 입양된 아들은 매우 착해요.ipyangdoen adeul-eun maeu chakhaeyo.The adopted son is very kind.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are talking about a movie.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 영화의 주인공은 입양된 아이예요.i yeonghwaui juingong-eun ibyangdoen ai-yeyo.The main character of this movie is an adopted child.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 감동적인 이야기네요.jeongmal gamdongjeogin iyagineyo.That is a really touching story.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 가족의 의미를 생각하게 해요.majayo, gajogui uimireul saenggakhage haeyo.Right, it makes you think about the meaning of family.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 꼭 보고 싶어요.jeodo kkok bogo sipeoyo.I want to watch it too.
