English–Korean

“gentleman” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinsa

Example

그 신사는 항상 예의 바르게 인사했어요.keu sin sa neun hang sang ye ui pa reu ge in sa hae sseo yo

That gentleman always greeted people politely.

Illustration for 신사 (gentleman)

How to say “gentleman” in Korean

“Gentleman” in Korean is 신사 (sinsa).

A well-mannered man whose calm words and actions show respect and dignity.

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

Example sentences with 신사

신사 숙녀 여러분, 공연을 시작하겠습니다.sin sa sung nyeo yeo reo bun kong yeo neul si ja ka get sseum ni da

Ladies and gentlemen, we will begin the performance.

Tips for using 신사

  • In Korean, this word often sounds more formal than everyday English gentleman, so it fits respectful descriptions better than casual talk about a male friend.

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