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Respect 존경하다
How to say “Respect” in Korean? “존경하다”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “존경하다” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on Respect in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• The word 존경하다 (jong-gyeonghada) can be broken into two parts: 존 (jong) and 경 (gyeong). Think of 존 as representing “honor” and 경 as “esteem,” helping you remember that the verb means “to respect.”
• Relate it to its Sino-Korean roots where 尊 (존) implies respect and 敬 (경) implies reverence.

Explanations:
• 존경하다 is a transitive verb meaning “to respect” or “to hold in high esteem.”
• It is used when speaking about people or things that are admired deeply due to their qualities, achievements, or values.
• It carries a formal and often reverent nuance.

Synonyms/Related Words:
• 존중하다 (jonjunghada) – “to respect” or “to esteem”
• 경의를 표하다 (gyeong-ui pyo-hada) – “to pay one’s respects”

Conjugations (using polite style):

Base Form (Infinitive):
• 존경하다 (jong-gyeonghada)

Present Tense:
• 평서문 (formal polite): 존경합니다 (jong-gyeonghamnida)
• 평서문 (informal polite): 존경해요 (jong-gyeonghaeyo)

Past Tense:
• Formal polite: 존경했습니다 (jong-gyeonghaetseumnida)
• Informal polite: 존경했어요 (jong-gyeonghaesseoyo)

Future Tense:
• Formal polite: 존경할 것입니다 (jong-gyeonghal geos-imnida)
• Informal polite: 존경할 거예요 (jong-gyeonghal geoyeyo)

Example Sentences:
• 저는 제 선생님을 매우 존경합니다.
  (Jeoneun je seonsaengnimeul maeu jong-gyeonghamnida.)
  “I respect my teacher very much.”

• 많은 사람들은 위대한 인물들을 존경해요.
  (Manheun saramdeureun widaehan inmuldeureul jong-gyeonghaeyo.)
  “Many people respect great figures.”

• 그분의 업적은 모두에게 깊은 존경을 받고 있습니다.
  (Geubun-ui eopjeogeun moduege gipeun jong-gyeongeul batgo itsseumnida.)
  “His achievements are deeply respected by everyone.”

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