TOPIK · Level 277
16 words
Korean word
자네
Pronunciation
Romanizationchane
Meaning
- pronounyou
Example
자네는 오늘 시간 있어?cha ne neun o neul si gan i sseo
Do you have time today?
More examples
자네, 이건 내가 직접 전해주겠네.cha ne i geon nae ga chik jjeop cheon hae ju gen ne
I will hand this to you myself.
Core concept
A familiar but unequal form of you, used by an older or higher-ranking speaker toward someone younger or lower-ranking.
Similar words
너neo: An informal singular you for a close friend or familiar person.
당신tangsin: A formal written you that maintains distance from the person addressed.
너희neohi: An informal you for addressing several friends or people of the same age.
Definition in Korean
어른이 아랫사람을 부를 때 쓰는 말로, 친근함이나 지시·명령의 뜻을 함께 담을 수 있는 2인칭 대명사.eo reu ni a raet ssa ra meul pu reul ttae sseu neun mal lo chin geun ha mi na chi si myeong nyeong ui tteu seul ham kke ta meul ssu in neun 2 in ching tae myeong sa
Word origin
The exact historical origin of this pronoun is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established older form of address rather than split into parts.
Usage tips
- Unlike neutral English you, this word can sound warm, commanding, or patronizing depending on the relationship, so it is not a safe choice for every listener.