Korean word

사교적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsagyojeok

Meaning

  • adjectivesociable

Example

그는 사교적이다.keu neun sa gyo jeo gi da

He is sociable.

Illustration for 사교적 (sociable)

More examples

면접에서는 사교적인 태도가 도움이 된다.myeon jeo be seo neun sa gyo jeo gin tae do ga to u mi toen da

A sociable attitude is helpful in interviews.

Core concept

A person who readily connects with others and feels at ease starting conversations in a group.

Common phrases

  • 사교적 분위기sa gyo jeok pu nwi gi

    sociable atmosphere

  • 사교적 성향sa gyo jeok seong hyang

    sociable tendency

Similar words

외향적oehyangjeok: Enjoying self-expression and gaining energy from being around people.
친근한chingeunhan: Having a warm, approachable quality that puts others at ease.
사근사근한sageunsageunhan: Using a mild, kind manner that makes conversation feel relaxed and welcoming.

Definition in Korean

타인과 쉽게 친해지고 모임에서 편하게 말을 거는 성향.ta in gwa swip kke chin hae ji go mo i me seo pyeon ha ge ma reul keo neun seong hyang

Word origin

The word joins a Sino-Korean term for social interaction with a suffix used to form adjectives describing a related quality.

Usage tips

  • This word focuses on ease in interacting with people, so it can describe someone who is comfortable joining a conversation even without being lively in every situation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 사교sagyosocializingnoun
  • 사교술sagyosulsocial skillsnoun

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