English–Korean
“form of address” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhoching
Example
처음 만난 사람에게 어떤 호칭을 사용해야 할까요?cheo eum man nan sa ra me ge eo tteon ho ching eul sa yong hae ya hal kka yo
How should I address someone I meet for the first time?
How to say “form of address” in Korean
“Form of address” in Korean is 호칭 (hoching).
The socially chosen way of calling someone, shaped by the relationship and the person's status.
Example sentences with 호칭
친한 사이에서는 상황에 따라 호칭을 낮춰도 괜찮습니다.chin han sa i e seo neun sang hwang e tta ra ho ching eul nat chwo do kwaen chan sseum ni da
When people are close, it is okay to use a less formal form of address depending on the situation.
Tips for using 호칭
- English speakers often use a personal name by default, but Korean conversations frequently make the relationship or social role part of how someone is addressed.