Korean word

인격

Pronunciation

Romanizationingyeok

Meaning

  • nounpersonality

Example

부모는 아이의 인격을 존중해야 한다.pu mo neun a i ui in gyeo geul chon jung hae ya han da

Parents should respect their child's personality.

Illustration for 인격 (personality)

More examples

그는 인격을 갖춘 사람이다.keu neun in gyeo geul kat chun sa ra mi da

He is a person with good character.

Core concept

A person's status as a human being together with the dignity and goodness of their character.

Common phrases

  • 인격을 기르다in gyeo geul ki reu da

    develop character

  • 인격을 갖추다in gyeo geul kat chu da

    be of good character

Similar words

성격seonggyeok: The way a person usually thinks, feels, and behaves.
인성inseong: The moral qualities and polite conduct expected in social life.
인품inpum: The personal goodness and character that people see in someone.

Definition in Korean

사람이 지닌 품위와 도덕적 성품을 가리키는 말sa ra mi chi nin pu mwi wa to deok jjeok seong pu meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements for person and status or character, linking human identity with dignity and moral character.

Usage tips

  • The word has a formal, ethical tone, so it fits discussions of how people should be respected more than casual descriptions of someone's temperament.

Other meanings

  • personhoodnoun

Related words

  • 인격적ingyeokjjeokof good characteradjective

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