Etiquette in Korean 🇰🇷

예절 info.

Tips to Remember the Korean Word:
• Break the word 예절 (yejeol) into two parts: 예 (ye) can remind you of “yes” to good behavior, and 절 (jeol) sounds like “jealous” – imagine being so jealous of someone’s manners that you want to copy them.
• Connect the idea that proper etiquette (예절) is a set of time-honored rituals in Korean culture.

Explanations:
• 예절 (yejeol) refers to the accepted code of social behavior, manners, and customs that govern polite interactions in Korea.
• It encompasses actions, rituals, and gestures that express respect and courtesy in various social situations.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 예의 (yeui) – emphasizes courtesy and politeness in interpersonal behavior.
• 매너 (maeneo) – a borrowed term from English “manners,” commonly used in casual conversation.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• The word 예절 (yejeol) is used almost exclusively in its traditional sense referring to etiquette and proper conduct. It is not commonly used in slang, so alternate or casual slang meanings are rare.

Example Sentences:
• “In traditional ceremonies, maintaining proper 예절 (yejeol) is considered very important.”
• Korean: “전통 행사에서는 올바른 예절을 지키는 것이 중요하다.”
Romanized: “Jeontong haengsaeseoneun olbareun yejeol-eul jikineun geosi jungyohada.”
• “Parents teach their children 예절 (yejeol) from a young age.”
Korean: “어린 나이부터 부모님은 아이들에게 예절을 가르치신다.”
Romanized: “Eorin naibuteo bumonim-eun aideul-ege yejeol-eul gareuchisinda.”

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