년 (nyeon) Meaning in Korean
년 · nyeon
Meaning
Year
A Sino-Korean year unit used with numbers, especially calendar years. It can also be a derogatory noun in a different context; the intended meaning depends on usage.
Part of speech: Noun
Speech level: Context-dependent
Examples
2026년은 이천이십육 년이에요.
The year 2026 is read “i-cheon-i-sim-yuk nyeon.”
이천이십사 년에 한국에 왔어요.
I came to Korea in 2024.
Common questions
What does 년 mean in English?
년 means Year. A Sino-Korean year unit used with numbers, especially calendar years. It can also be a derogatory noun in a different context; the intended meaning depends on usage.
How do you pronounce and romanize 년?
The romanization is nyeon. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 년 in Korean?
A Sino-Korean year unit used with numbers, especially calendar years. It can also be a derogatory noun in a different context; the intended meaning depends on usage.
What is 년 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is 年. The best translation depends on context and politeness.