English–Korean

“standard language” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyojuneo

Example

어떤 단어가 표준어인지 잘 모르겠어요.eo tteon ta neo ga pyo ju neo in ji chal mo reu ge sseo yo

I'm not sure which word is the standard form.

Illustration for 표준어 (standard language)

How to say “standard language” in Korean

“Standard language” in Korean is 표준어 (pyojuneo).

A language form selected as the public and educational standard rather than a regional dialect.

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

Example sentences with 표준어

공식 자리에서는 표준어를 쓰는 것이 좋아요.kong sik cha ri e seo neun pyo ju neo reul sseu neun keo si cho a yo

It is best to use standard language in official settings.

Tips for using 표준어

  • A standard language is not always formal or stiff, because its everyday forms can sound natural in conversation.

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