English–Korean
“look down on” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkalboda
Example
그는 항상 사람을 깔본다.keu neun hang sang sa ra meul kkal bon da
He always looks down on people.
How to say “look down on” in Korean
“Look down on” in Korean is 깔보다 (kkalboda).
A person regards another person as inferior and treats that person with contempt.
Example sentences with 깔보다
면접관을 깔보는 태도는 합격에 도움이 되지 않는다.myeon jeop kkwa neul kkal bo neun tae do neun hap kkyeo ge to u mi toe ji an neun da
An attitude of looking down on interviewers will not help you pass.
Tips for using 깔보다
- Because it carries a strong sense of contempt, it can sound harsher than simply judging someone as less capable, especially in polite or professional conversation.