Korean word

악수하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationakssuhada

Meaning

  • verbshake hands

Example

처음 만나서 악수했어요.cheo eum man na seo ak ssu hae sseo yo

When we met for the first time, we shook hands.

Illustration for 악수하다 (shake hands)

More examples

비즈니스 자리에서 상사와 악수했습니다.pi jeu ni seu cha ri e seo sang sa wa ak ssu haet sseum ni da

At a business meeting, I shook hands with my boss.

Core concept

Two people briefly hold each other's hands to greet one another politely.

Common phrases

  • 비즈니스 자리에서 악수하다pi jeu ni seu cha ri e seo ak ssu ha da

    shake hands in a business setting

  • 공손히 악수하다kong son hi ak ssu ha da

    shake hands politely

Similar words

인사하다insahada: Offers a short greeting with words or gestures when meeting or leaving.
손을 흔들다soneul heundeulda: Waves a hand from side to side as a friendly greeting.

Definition in Korean

상대의 손을 잡고 잠깐 서로 인사하는 행동sang dae ui so neul chap kko cham kkan seo ro in sa ha neun haeng dong

Word origin

Its noun base comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning grasp and hand, while the added verb-forming element turns that noun into an action.

Usage tips

  • This gesture is common in formal introductions, where a short, gentle clasp is usually more natural than a long or forceful grip.

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