서른

This is the 17170th most frequent Korean word.


서른

Thirty.


In this sentence, '서른' is used to denote the age of 30, showcasing its use as a cardinal number representing an age.

저는 서른 살입니다.

I am thirty years old.


Here, '서른' quantifies the number of apples, meaning 30, emphasizing its function as a numeral for counting objects.

서른 개의 사과를 샀어요.

I bought thirty apples.


In this sentence, '서른' is combined with '번째' to form an ordinal number, indicating the thirtieth iteration of an event, a birthday in this case.

서른 번째 생일을 축하합니다.

Happy thirtieth birthday.