English–Korean

“prejudice” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongyeon

Example

그는 편견이 많아서 사람을 잘 믿지 않는다.keu neun pyeon gyeo ni ma na seo sa ra meul chal mit jji an neun da

Because he is full of prejudice, he does not easily trust people.

Illustration for 편견 (prejudice)

How to say “prejudice” in Korean

“Prejudice” in Korean is 편견 (pyeongyeon).

A mental filter that makes someone judge people or things unfairly before considering the facts.

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

Example sentences with 편견

면접에서 편견을 버리고 지원자를 평가해야 한다.myeon jeo be seo pyeon gyeo neul peo ri go chi won ja reul pyeong ga hae ya han da

During interviews, evaluators should set aside prejudice and assess the applicants.

Tips for using 편견

  • Korean uses this word for bias toward things as well as people, so it is useful when a fixed view affects a judgment about a whole group, idea, or object.

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