Korean word

환대

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwandae

Meaning

  • nounhospitality

Example

그 식당에서 환대를 많이 받았어요.keu sik ttang e seo hwan dae reul ma ni pa da sseo yo

I received a lot of hospitality at that restaurant.

Illustration for 환대 (hospitality)

More examples

따뜻한 환대에 감사드립니다.tta tteu tan hwan dae e kam sa deu rim ni da

Thank you for your warm hospitality.

Core concept

Warm, thoughtful treatment that makes visitors feel genuinely received and cared for.

Common phrases

  • 환대를 받다hwan dae reul pat tta

    receive hospitality

  • 환대를 베풀다hwan dae reul pe pul da

    extend hospitality

  • 따뜻한 환대tta tteu tan hwan dae

    warm hospitality

Similar words

환영hwanyeong: A friendly greeting or gesture that welcomes a visitor.
접대cheopttae: Guest care that involves providing food, drinks, or other service.
대접taejeop: Respectful treatment expressed through kind service or a well-prepared meal.

Definition in Korean

손님이나 방문객을 정성껏 맞아들이며 대우하는 일이나 태도son ni mi na pang mun gae geul cheong seong kkeot ma ja deu ri myeo tae u ha neun i ri na tae do

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean elements express both a happy welcome and the act of receiving or treating someone, which creates a useful link to its meaning.

Usage tips

  • The word suits descriptions of a host's considerate treatment, especially when the welcome feels more substantial than a brief greeting.

Other meanings

  • welcomenoun
  • generous treatmentnoun

Opposites

  • 냉대naengdaecold treatmentnoun

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