Korean Sound Words
Ajang-ajang (아장아장)
ajang-ajang · shape/feeling word
What it means
A toddler's small, unsteady steps.
When you'd use it
A baby's first steps.
Closest English
Toddling
Example
돌쟁이 아기가 아장아장 걸어요.The one-year-old is toddling around.
Frequently asked questions
What does 아장아장 (ajang-ajang) mean in Korean?
아장아장 (ajang-ajang) is a Korean mimetic word: a toddler's small, unsteady steps.
What is 아장아장 in English?
The closest English equivalent is “Toddling”.
When do Koreans say 아장아장?
Typical use: a baby's first steps.
How do you use 아장아장 in a sentence?
“돌쟁이 아기가 아장아장 걸어요.” means “The one-year-old is toddling around.”