No. 5,599 in Korean
미성년자
"미성년자" means "minor" or "underage person" in English.
In a sentence
미성년자는 법적으로 술을 마실 수 없습니다.
Minors are legally not allowed to drink alcohol.
The word '미성년자' refers to individuals under the legal adult age, emphasizing their restrictions regarding alcohol consumption.
여기 들어오려면 미성년자가 아닌 것을 증명해야 합니다.
You must prove that you are not a minor to enter here.
Here, '미성년자' is used to highlight the requirement for proof of adulthood to access a certain area or activity.
그가 미성년자였을 때, 등산을 좋아했어요.
When he was a minor, he enjoyed hiking.
In this sentence, '미성년자' reflects the past status of someone under the legal adult age, relating to their past hobbies.
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