English–Korean
“polite language” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchondaenmal
Example
처음 보는 사람에게는 존댓말을 해요.cheo eum po neun sa ra me ge neun chon daen ma reul hae yo
I use polite language with people I meet for the first time.
How to say “polite language” in Korean
“Polite language” in Korean is 존댓말 (chondaenmal).
Language that marks a speaker's respect for the listener through a courteous way of speaking.
Example sentences with 존댓말
친한 사이에서도 상황에 따라 존댓말을 쓰기도 해요.chin han sa i e seo do sang hwang e tta ra chon daen ma reul sseu gi do hae yo
Even among close friends, I sometimes use polite language depending on the situation.
Tips for using 존댓말
- The appropriate level can change when the same speaker talks to a close friend, a stranger, or someone senior, making social relationships important in everyday Korean.