English–Korean

“manners” in Korean

Korean

Also예의 (yeui) · 예절 (yejeol)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeneo

Example

공공장소에서는 매너를 지켜야 한다.kong gong jang so e seo neun mae neo reul chi kyeo ya han da

You must mind your manners in public places.

Illustration for 매너 (manners)

How to say “manners” in Korean

“Manners” in Korean is 매너 (maeneo).

Respectful conduct shaped by awareness of other people and the situation.

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

Example sentences with 매너

식사할 때는 매너가 중요하다.sik ssa hal ttae neun mae neo ga chung yo ha da

Manners are important when eating.

Tips for using 매너

  • Expected manners vary by setting, so watching how people behave helps reveal what is considered polite.

Other Korean words for “manners”

그는 예의를 잘 지킨다.keu neun ye ui reul chal chi kin da

He has good manners.

어른에게는 예절을 지켜야 합니다.eo reu ne ge neun ye jeo reul chi kyeo ya ham ni da

You must show proper manners toward adults.

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