English–Korean
“shake hands” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationakssuhada
Example
처음 만나서 악수했어요.cheo eum man na seo ak ssu hae sseo yo
When we met for the first time, we shook hands.
How to say “shake hands” in Korean
“Shake hands” in Korean is 악수하다 (akssuhada).
Two people briefly hold each other's hands to greet one another politely.
Example sentences with 악수하다
비즈니스 자리에서 상사와 악수했습니다.pi jeu ni seu cha ri e seo sang sa wa ak ssu haet sseum ni da
At a business meeting, I shook hands with my boss.
Tips for using 악수하다
- This gesture is common in formal introductions, where a short, gentle clasp is usually more natural than a long or forceful grip.