Korean word

버릇

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeoreut

Meaning

  • nounhabit

Example

저녁에 일찍 자는 버릇이 생겼어요.cheo nyeo ge il jjik cha neun peo reu si saeng gyeo sseo yo

I developed a habit of going to bed early in the evening.

Illustration for 버릇 (habit)

More examples

그는 스트레스를 받을 때마다 손톱을 깨무는 버릇이 있어요.keu neun seu teu re seu reul pa deul ttae ma da son to beul kkae mu neun peo reu si i sseo yo

He has a habit of biting his nails whenever he feels stressed.

Core concept

A person's usual repeated behavior, including small actions or ways of speaking that appear without much thought.

Common phrases

  • 나쁜 버릇na ppeun peo reut

    bad habit

  • 버릇을 고치다peo reu seul ko chi da

    break a habit

  • 버릇을 들이다peo reu seul teu ri da

    form a habit

Similar words

습관seupkkwan: A behavior repeated often becomes an established part of everyday life.
예의yeui: Polite behavior shows respect and avoids making others uncomfortable.

Definition in Korean

습관적이거나 반복적으로 나오는 말버릇·몸버릇 같은 개인적 행동 패턴.seup kkwan jeo gi geo na pan bok jjeo geu ro na o neun mal beo reut mom beo reut ka teun kae in jeok haeng dong pae teon

Word origin

Its origin is uncertain, but linking it to a personal behavior that keeps coming back provides a reliable memory aid without inventing a component breakdown.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for noticing the difference between a planned routine and a personal mannerism that appears naturally again and again.

Related words

  • 버릇없다peoreuseopttarudeadjective
  • 버릇없음peoreuseopsseumrudenessnoun

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