Korean Dictionary
How to say "Newborn" in Korean
“Newborn” in Korean is 신생아 (pronounced "Sinsaengah").
신생아
Sinsaengah
Usage & Context
A baby in the first few weeks of life. Korean families celebrate newborns with special naming ceremonies and 100-day celebrations.
Example Sentence
신생아는 많은 수면이 필요합니다.
Newborns need a lot of sleep.
How to use 신생아 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Newborn” is 신생아, romanized as Sinsaengah.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'shin-saeng-ah' — 'shin' like the English word 'shin', 'saeng' rhymes with 'sang' but with a slightly more open vowel, and 'ah' like the sound you make at the doctor.
More Example Sentences
A professional photo session for a one-week-old
신생아 사진을 찍었어요.
We took newborn photos.
First-time parent learning feeding schedules
신생아는 하루에 여러 번 우유를 먹어요.
Newborns drink milk several times a day.
A mom explaining baby purchases to her partner
신생아 옷은 빨리 작아져요.
Newborn clothes become too small quickly.
Cultural Context
신생아 technically refers to babies within their first 28 days, while '영아' covers the broader infant period up to age 1. In Korea, newborns receive their first birthday only at '백일' (100 days) and '돌' (first year) — these milestones come with big celebrations, traditional outfits (돌복), and photo studio sessions. New mothers typically spend 2-3 weeks at a 산후조리원 where specialists care for the newborn while mom recovers.
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Common Phrases
신생아가 너무 귀여워요.
The newborn is so cute.
신생아는 잠을 많이 자요.
Newborns sleep a lot.
신생아 몸무게가 얼마예요?
How much does the newborn weigh?
Related Expressions
영아
yeonga
infant (up to 1 year)
백일
baegil
100 days celebration
돌잔치
doljanchi
first birthday party
신생아실
sinsaengasil
newborn nursery (at hospital)
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