Korean word

매너

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeneo

Meaning

  • nounmanners

Example

공공장소에서는 매너를 지켜야 한다.kong gong jang so e seo neun mae neo reul chi kyeo ya han da

You must mind your manners in public places.

Illustration for 매너 (manners)

More examples

식사할 때는 매너가 중요하다.sik ssa hal ttae neun mae neo ga chung yo ha da

Manners are important when eating.

Core concept

Respectful conduct shaped by awareness of other people and the situation.

Common phrases

  • 매너를 지키다mae neo reul chi ki da

    mind your manners

  • 매너가 좋다mae neo ga cho ta

    have good manners

Similar words

예의yeui: Courtesy shown through respectful speech and behavior toward others.
예절yejeol: Basic customs of polite conduct followed in social relationships.
태도taedo: A person's visible manner of facing and handling a situation.
행동haengdong: An observable act, movement, statement, or response by a person.

Definition in Korean

타인을 배려하는 태도나 예의를 가리키는 말.ta i neul pae ryeo ha neun tae do na ye ui reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

매너 (maeneo, "manners") is an English-based loanword whose Korean use centers on showing respect through everyday behavior.

Usage tips

  • Expected manners vary by setting, so watching how people behave helps reveal what is considered polite.

Other meanings

  • etiquettenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 매너교육maeneogyoyukmanners educationnoun

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