🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
몇 살이에요?
"How old are you?" in Korean · say it like myut sal-ee-eh-yo

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Korean is 몇 살이에요?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

몇 살입니까?
This is a more formal way to ask.
너 몇 살이야?
This is a casual way to ask, often used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone their age in a polite manner. It is appropriate in most situations, including casual conversations. For formal settings, consider using the variant '몇 살입니까?'.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
당신은 몇 살이에요?How old are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite form when speaking to someone older or in a formal context.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I ask this question to someone younger?

Yes, but you might want to use the casual form '너 몇 살이야?' instead.

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