Korean Dictionary
How to say "Children" in Korean
“Children” in Korean is 아이들 (pronounced "Aideul").
아이들
Aideul
Usage & Context
Kids or children in general. Korea has one of the world's lowest birth rates, making this topic particularly significant. Investment in children's education is a national priority. 어린이집 (daycare), 유치원 (kindergarten), and 학원 (private academies) are central to Korean family life.
Example Sentence
한국은 아이들 교육에 정말 많이 투자해요.
Korea invests really heavily in children's education.
How to use 아이들 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Children” is 아이들, romanized as Aideul.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 아이들.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 아 (a), sounds like 'ah' in 'father'. The second syllable, 이 (i), sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. The last syllable, 들 (deul), sounds like 'dull' but with a lighter 'd' and the 'eu' vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'but' but with slightly rounded lips. Combine them: 'ah-ee-dull'.
More Example Sentences
Observing kids enjoying themselves outdoors.
아이들이 놀이터에서 신나게 놀고 있어요.
The children are playing happily at the playground.
A parent talking about their adult children.
우리 아이들은 벌써 다 컸어요.
Our children have all grown up already.
Discussing available learning resources.
아이들을 위한 교육 프로그램이 많아요.
There are many educational programs for children.
Cultural Context
Korea's extremely low birth rate makes '아이들' a significant topic. The nation places immense importance on children's education, leading to a highly competitive environment. '어린이집' (eorinijip, daycare), '유치원' (yuchiwon, kindergarten), and '학원' (hagwon, private academies) are central to Korean family life, often involving substantial financial and time investment from parents.
Editorial note
We review entries like 아이들 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아이들 교육
Children's education
아이들 방
Children's room
아이들 건강
Children's health
Related Expressions
아이
ai
Child (singular)
어린이
eorini
Child (more formal, often used for public spaces/events)
자녀
janyeo
Children (formal, often referring to one's own offspring)
아동
adong
Child (often used in legal/welfare contexts)
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