Korean word

무례하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuryehada

Meaning

  • adjectiverude

Example

회의 중에 그런 말은 무례해요.hoe ui chung e keu reon ma reun mu rye hae yo

Saying that during a meeting is rude.

Illustration for 무례하다 (rude)

More examples

아이들 앞에서 그렇게 말하면 무례해요.a i deul a pe seo keu reo ke mal ha myeon mu rye hae yo

If you say that in front of children, it's rude.

Core concept

A social boundary crossed through poor manners, leaving another person uncomfortable.

Common phrases

  • 무례한 말mu rye han mal

    rude words

  • 무례한 행동mu rye han haeng dong

    rude behavior

Similar words

예의 없다yeui eoptta: Failing to show the manners expected in a particular place or situation.
버릇없다peoreuseoptta: Being badly behaved and discourteous in a way that suggests poor training.
건방지다keonbangjida: Behaving arrogantly toward others and causing offense through an air of superiority.

Definition in Korean

말이나 행동이 예절에 맞지 않아 다른 사람에게 불쾌감을 주는 상태를 나타내는 형용사이다.ma ri na haeng dong i ye jeo re mat jji a na ta reun sa ra me ge pul kwae ga meul chu neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa i da

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean elements meaning absence and etiquette with hada, forming an adjective that conveys having no manners.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, calling someone this word directly can sound harsh, so describing the specific action is often more tactful.

Opposites

  • 예의 바르다yeui pareudapoliteadjective

Related words

  • 무례muryerudenessnoun
  • 무례함muryehamimpolitenessnoun

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