English–Korean
“deep bow” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeunjeol
Example
어른을 보면 큰절을 해야 해요.eo reu neul po myeon keun jeo reul hae ya hae yo
When you see an older person, you should make a deep bow.
How to say “deep bow” in Korean
“Deep bow” in Korean is 큰절 (keunjeol).
A formal greeting made by kneeling and lowering the upper body in a deep bow.
Example sentences with 큰절
명절에 가족들이 모이면 손자들이 어른에게 큰절을 합니다.myeong jeo re ka jok tteu ri mo i myeon son ja deu ri eo reu ne ge keun jeo reul ham ni da
On holidays, when the family gathers, the grandchildren make a deep bow to their elders.
Tips for using 큰절
- English speakers can remember that this is not a casual hello but a ceremonial greeting used when special respect is required.