Korean Dictionary
How to say "Infant" in Korean
“Infant” in Korean is 영아 (pronounced "Yeong-a").
영아
Yeong-a
Usage & Context
A baby from birth to about one year old. Korean parents provide intensive care for infants.
Example Sentence
영아는 많은 주의가 필요합니다.
Infants need a lot of attention.
How to use 영아 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Infant” is 영아, romanized as Yeong-a.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 영아.
Pronunciation Guide
영 (yeong) sounds like the English word 'young'. 아 (a) sounds like 'ah' as in 'father'. The two syllables are pronounced smoothly together.
More Example Sentences
A parent sharing their experience.
영아 돌보기는 정말 힘들지만 보람 있어요.
Taking care of an infant is really hard but rewarding.
Describing hospital facilities.
이 병원은 영아 전용 병동이 있습니다.
This hospital has a ward exclusively for infants.
Discussing parenting resources.
영아 발달에 대한 책을 읽고 있어요.
I'm reading a book about infant development.
Cultural Context
While '영아' is the formal or medical term for an infant (typically up to 12 months), Koreans more commonly use '아기' (agi) in everyday conversation. Significant milestones like '백일' (baegil, 100th day) and '돌' (dol, first birthday) are widely celebrated, reflecting the deep cultural importance placed on a child's early life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 영아 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
영아 사망률
infant mortality rate
영아 발달
infant development
영아용품
infant products
Related Expressions
아기
agi
baby (general, more common term)
유아
yua
toddler/preschooler (1-5 years old)
신생아
sinsaeng-a
newborn (up to 28 days)
어린이
eorini
child (general term)
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