English–Korean
“honorific language” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnopimmal
Example
어린 학생에게는 높임말을 써야 해요.eo rin hak ssaeng e ge neun no pim ma reul sseo ya hae yo
You should use honorific language with younger students.
How to say “honorific language” in Korean
“Honorific language” in Korean is 높임말 (nopimmal).
Respectful speech that adjusts language to the listener and situation.
Example sentences with 높임말
처음 만난 사람에게는 높임말을 쓰는 것이 좋아요.cheo eum man nan sa ra me ge neun no pim ma reul sseu neun keo si cho a yo
It is best to use honorific language with people you meet for the first time.
Tips for using 높임말
- Unlike English, Korean politeness often changes the ending or form of a sentence, not just the words for please and thank you.