Korean learner dictionary
높임 meaning and pronunciation
nopim · honorific; respectful forms
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 45292Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 노핌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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사람이나 사물을 높이는 말.
English: honorific; respectful forms — Expressions used to honor someone or something.
Examples
- 한국어의 높임.
- 높임을 구사하다.
- 높임을 쓰다.
- 높임으로 말하다.
- 높임으로 표현하다.
- ‘진지’라는 단어는 ‘밥’의 높임이다.
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 말
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