Korean word

예절

Pronunciation

Romanizationyejeol

Meaning

  • nounmanners

Example

어른에게는 예절을 지켜야 합니다.eo reu ne ge neun ye jeo reul chi kyeo ya ham ni da

You must show proper manners toward adults.

Illustration for 예절 (manners)

More examples

학교에서는 예절을 배우는 시간이 있습니다.hak kkyo e seo neun ye jeo reul pae u neun si ga ni it sseum ni da

There is time at school to learn manners.

Core concept

Basic respectful behavior that helps people maintain smooth relationships.

Common phrases

  • 예절을 배우다ye jeo reul pae u da

    learn manners

  • 예절을 지키다ye jeo reul chi ki da

    observe manners

  • 기본 예절ki bon ye jeol

    basic manners

Similar words

예의yeui: Polite conduct that recognizes another person's dignity and comfort.
매너maeneo: Thoughtful behavior that fits the setting and respects nearby people.

Definition in Korean

사람 사이의 관계를 원만하게 유지하기 위한 기본적인 예의와 행동 양식sa ram sa i ui kwan gye reul won man ha ge yu ji ha gi wi han ki bon jeo gin ye ui wa haeng dong yang sik

Word origin

예절 (yejeol, "manners") is a Sino-Korean word formed from elements meaning courtesy and proper conduct, which together describe respectful social behavior.

Usage tips

  • English manners can sound like a list of small rules, while 예절 (yejeol, "manners") also emphasizes keeping social interactions comfortable and respectful.

Opposites

  • 무례함muryehamrudenessnoun
  • 예의 없음yeui eopsseumlack of mannersnoun

Related words

  • 예절교육yejeolgyoyukmanners educationnoun
  • 예절적yejeoljeokmannerlyadjective

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