English–Korean

“virtue” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteok

Example

어른들은 덕을 쌓으라고 가르친다.eo reun deu reun teo geul ssa eu ra go ka reu chin da

Adults teach us to cultivate virtue.

Illustration for 덕 (virtue)

How to say “virtue” in Korean

“Virtue” in Korean is 덕 (teok).

A person's good character is expressed through conduct that benefits others and earns respect.

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

Example sentences with 덕

이 경험이 나중에 덕이 될 거예요.i kyeong heo mi na jung e teo gi toel kkeo ye yo

This experience will be helpful later.

Tips for using 덕

  • In TOPIK reading, nearby verbs can show whether the passage focuses on building, showing, or recognizing a person's moral character.

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