TOPIK · Level 34
14 words
Korean word
그분
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeubun
Meaning
- pronounthat person
Example
그분은 지금 집에 계세요.keu bu neun chi geum chi be kye se yo
That person is at home now.
More examples
친구에게 그분을 소개했어요.chin gu e ge keu bu neul so gae hae sseo yo
I introduced that person to a friend.
Core concept
A respectful way to point to a person who is not part of the conversation.
Common phrases
그분과 이야기하다keu bun gwa i ya gi ha da
speak with that person
그분에게서 배웠다keu bu ne ge seo pae wot tta
learn from that person
그분을 소개하다keu bu neul so gae ha da
introduce that person
Similar words
그 사람keu saram: A usual way to refer to a person without showing special respect.
이분ibun: A respectful way to point to a person who is nearby.
저분cheobun: A respectful way to point to a person who is over there.
Definition in Korean
존댓말로 제3자를 가리키는 대명사로, 보통 상대에게 예의를 표현하거나 거리를 두고 말할 때 사용된다.chon daen mal lo che 3 cha reul kka ri ki neun tae myeong sa ro po tong sang dae e ge ye ui reul pyo hyeon ha geo na keo ri reul tu go mal hal ttae sa yong doen da
Word origin
그분 (geubun, "that person") combines 그 (geu, "that") with 분 (bun, "person"), a word that shows respect for the person being mentioned.
Usage tips
- It is useful when mentioning a teacher, guest, or other respected person without using their name.