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Korean idiom Act beneath one’s age or die too young

나이 (가) The part “가” may be omitted. 아깝다

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 나이(가) 아깝다
  • 나이가 아깝다
  • 나이 아깝다

English rendering Act beneath one’s age or die too young Literal translation: “One’s age is a pity”

Meaning 1

하는 짓이나 말이 그 나이에 어울리지 아니하게 유치하다.

Act or speak childishly in a manner inappropriate to one’s age

Dictionary example 1

그것도 모르다니 나이가 아깝다 .

Not knowing even that is a disgrace at your age.
Meaning 2

일찍 죽거나 불행을 당하여 안타깝다.

Be regrettable because someone died early or suffered misfortune

Dictionary example 1

새파랗게 젊은 사람이 죽다니 나이가 아깝다 .

Such a young person dying—what a waste of those years.

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“나이가 아깝다” — Act beneath one’s age or die too young: Act or speak childishly in a manner inappropriate to one’s age
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