Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toddler" in Korean
“Toddler” in Korean is 유아 (pronounced "Yua").
유아
Yua
Usage & Context
A child aged one to three years old who is learning to walk and talk. Korean toddlers often attend daycare or kindergarten programs.
Example Sentence
유아는 새로운 것을 배우고 있습니다.
The toddler is learning new things.
How to use 유아 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toddler” is 유아, romanized as Yua.
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 유아.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'yoo-ah' — 'yoo' like the English word 'you', and 'ah' like the sound you make at the doctor. Two smooth syllables flowing together.
More Example Sentences
College student describing their field
유아 교육 전공이에요.
I majored in early childhood education.
Shopping for baby furniture online
유아용 식탁 의자를 샀어요.
I bought a high chair for toddlers.
Health advice at a pediatrician's office
유아는 손을 자주 씻어야 해요.
Toddlers need to wash their hands often.
Cultural Context
유아 is a slightly formal/written term most often seen on product labels (유아용 — 'for toddlers'), in textbooks, or in educational contexts like 유아 교육 (early childhood education). In casual conversation, Koreans often just continue using '아기' into the toddler years, or specify by age — '두 살 아기' (two-year-old). 유아 covers roughly ages 1-3 in Korean categorization.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유아 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
유아용 장난감이에요.
It's a toy for toddlers.
유아는 주의가 필요해요.
Toddlers need supervision.
유아 교육이 중요해요.
Early childhood education is important.
Related Expressions
유아용품
yuayongpum
toddler products / baby goods
어린이집
eorinijip
daycare center
유치원
yuchiwon
kindergarten
걸음마
georeumma
first steps / toddling
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