Korean word

환대하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwandaehada

Meaning

  • verbtreat hospitably

Example

어제 손님을 환대했어요.eo je son ni meul hwan dae hae sseo yo

I treated the guests hospitably yesterday.

Illustration for 환대하다 (treat hospitably)

More examples

이사 온 이웃을 따뜻하게 환대했어요.i sa on i u seul tta tteu ta ge hwan dae hae sseo yo

I treated the neighbor who had moved in with warmth and hospitality.

Core concept

Showing warm care that helps visitors or guests feel at ease.

Common phrases

  • 손님을 환대하다son ni meul hwan dae ha da

    treat guests hospitably

  • 내빈을 환대하다nae bi neul hwan dae ha da

    treat honored guests hospitably

  • 방문객을 환대하다pang mun gae geul hwan dae ha da

    treat visitors hospitably

Similar words

환영하다hwanyeonghada: Receive a visitor or newcomer gladly and show pleasure at the visit.
맞이하다majihada: Welcome someone on arrival with a greeting at a place or event.
대접하다taejeopada: Offer a guest a meal or drink as a friendly act of hospitality.
접대하다cheopttaehada: Attend to guests by providing food, drinks, or helpful service.

Definition in Korean

방문자나 손님에게 따뜻한 태도로 대하여 편히 지내게 하는 행동을 이르는 동사.pang mun ja na son ni me ge tta tteu tan tae do ro tae ha yeo pyeon hi chi nae ge ha neun haeng dong eul i reu neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines a Sino-Korean term for welcoming treatment with a common Korean verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • For conversation, it is useful when describing generous treatment of guests rather than a simple greeting at the door.

Other meanings

  • welcomeverb

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