English–Korean

“honor” in Korean

Korean

Also면목 (myeonmok) · 영광 (yeonggwang)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeongye

Example

그 상을 받는 것은 명예예요.keu sang eul pan neun keo seun myeong ye ye yo

Receiving that award is an honor.

Illustration for 명예 (honor)

How to say “honor” in Korean

“Honor” in Korean is 명예 (myeongye).

A respected standing gained when people value and praise someone or something.

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

Example sentences with 명예

거짓말로 명예를 잃었다.keo jin mal lo myeong ye reul i reot tta

He lost his honor by lying.

Tips for using 명예

  • In award and formal settings, it highlights the prestige attached to recognition rather than simple public awareness.

Other Korean words for “honor”

그는 거짓말로 면목을 잃었다.keu neun keo jin mal lo myeon mo geul i reot tta

He lost face because he lied.

초대해 주셔서 영광입니다. 감사합니다.cho dae hae chu syeo seo yeong gwang im ni da kam sa ham ni da

I'm honored that you invited me. Thank you.

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