English–Korean

“be considerate” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaeryeohada

Example

친구가 힘들 때는 배려해주세요.chin gu ga him deul ttae neun pae ryeo hae ju se yo

Please be considerate of your friend when they are having a hard time.

Illustration for 배려하다 (be considerate)

How to say “be considerate” in Korean

“Be considerate” in Korean is 배려하다 (paeryeohada).

A considerate person responds to another person's feelings and circumstances by choosing words and actions that avoid making that person uncomfortable.

Full entry for 배려하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 배려하다

버스에서는 어르신을 배려하세요.peo seu e seo neun eo reu si neul pae ryeo ha se yo

Please be considerate of older people on the bus.

Tips for using 배려하다

  • The English phrase care about can describe concern without any change in behavior, while this verb often highlights the practical choice that shows consideration in the moment.

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