경멸하다
When you really, really dislike something or someone, you can use the Korean verb 경멸하다 (gyeongmyeolhada).
It means to look down on someone or something with intense disapproval, like you think they are worthless. Think of it as a very strong form of scorn or contempt.
You might use it when someone has done something truly awful and you feel a deep sense of disgust towards their actions or their character.
So, if you want to express a powerful feeling of despising or scorning, 경멸하다 is the word to use.
When you deeply dislike someone or something, often feeling they are worthless, you can use the verb 경멸하다. It's a strong word, so use it carefully.
You might경멸하다 someone who consistently acts cruelly or a habit you find absolutely detestable.
When you 경멸하다 someone or something, you feel a strong sense of disdain or contempt. This isn't just disliking; it's looking down on someone as if they are worthless or beneath you. You might 경멸하다 a person's actions, their character, or even an idea.
It implies a moral judgment and a rejection of their value. For instance, if someone consistently acts in a cruel way, you might come to 경멸하다 their behavior.
When you want to express a strong negative feeling towards someone or something, '경멸하다' is the verb to use. It means to despise or scorn, indicating a feeling of intense dislike and disrespect. For example, if someone acts in a way that is utterly despicable, you might say '그 행동을 경멸해요' (I despise that action).
You can also use it to describe a person who looks down on others, like '그는 사람들을 경멸하는 경향이 있어요' (He tends to scorn people). It’s a powerful word, so use it when you want to convey a deep sense of contempt. Remember, it's about more than just disliking; it's about feeling that something or someone is beneath you or utterly worthless.
§ Understanding 경멸하다
The Korean verb 경멸하다 (gyeongmyeolhada) means "to despise" or "to scorn." It's a strong word used when you feel a deep dislike and disrespect for someone or something, often bordering on contempt. It’s important to understand the nuance here – it’s not just disliking, but actively looking down upon.
- DEFINITION
- To despise or scorn someone or something.
§ How to Use It in a Sentence
경멸하다 is a transitive verb, which means it takes a direct object. This object is typically marked with the object particle 을/를.
- Object + 을/를 + 경멸하다: This is the most common structure. The person or thing being despised comes before the verb, followed by the object particle.
그는 나를 경멸했다.
(He despised me.)
그녀는 거짓말을 경멸합니다.
(She despises lies.)
사람들은 그의 비겁함을 경멸했습니다.
(People scorned his cowardice.)
§ Related Nouns and Adjectives
You'll often see 경멸하다 related to the noun 경멸 (gyeongmyeol), meaning "contempt" or "scorn."
- 경멸을 느끼다 (gyeongmyeoreul neukkida): To feel contempt/scorn.
나는 그의 행동에 경멸을 느꼈다.
(I felt contempt for his actions.)
- 경멸적인 (gyeongmyeoljeogin): Contemptuous, scornful (adjective).
그는 경멸적인 시선으로 나를 보았다.
(He looked at me with a contemptuous gaze.)
§ Common Prepositions/Particles
As mentioned, the object particle 을/를 is key. There aren't many special prepositions or particles that dramatically change its usage, as the meaning is quite direct: someone despises something/someone else.
However, you might see it in contexts where the reason for the contempt is explained. For example, using ~때문에 (because of) to state the cause.
그의 오만함 때문에 사람들은 그를 경멸했다.
(Because of his arrogance, people despised him.)
§ What 경멸하다 Means
The Korean word 경멸하다 (gyeongmyeolhada) is a verb that means 'to despise' or 'to scorn'. It's a strong word, so you won't hear it every day, but it's important to understand its meaning and when it's used. Think of it as expressing a deep feeling of contempt or disdain towards someone or something.
- DEFINITION
- To despise or scorn someone or something.
§ Where You'll Hear 경멸하다
You're most likely to encounter 경멸하다 in more formal contexts or when discussing strong opinions. Here's a breakdown of where you might hear it:
- News and Politics: When reporting on strong disagreements, ethical breaches, or public scandals, you might hear this word. For instance, a politician might be described as 경멸하다 by the public for corrupt actions.
- Literature and Drama: In novels, plays, or TV dramas, characters might express 경멸 (the noun form) for an antagonist's actions or a social injustice. It adds a strong emotional layer to the narrative.
- Discussions about Social Issues: When people are talking about discrimination, inequality, or certain social behaviors, they might use 경멸하다 to convey their deep disapproval.
- Formal Speeches or Debates: In situations where strong opinions are being voiced, particularly when condemning something, this word can be used for emphasis.
You probably won't hear this word in casual conversations among friends or at work in a positive sense. It carries a heavy, negative connotation.
§ Examples in Context
그는 무례한 행동을 경멸했다.
English hint: He despised rude behavior.
대중은 그의 거짓말을 경멸했다.
English hint: The public scorned his lies.
그녀는 부당한 대우를 경멸했다.
English hint: She despised unfair treatment.
§ Related Words
While 경멸하다 is quite specific, it's good to know some related terms:
- 무시하다 (musihada): To ignore, to disregard. This is less intense than 경멸하다; it implies not paying attention or treating something as unimportant.
- 멸시하다 (myeolsihada): To treat with contempt, to look down on. This is very close in meaning to 경멸하다, sometimes used interchangeably.
- 혐오하다 (hyeomohada): To loathe, to abhor. This word expresses a strong feeling of disgust or intense dislike, often physically or morally.
Understanding the nuances between these words will help you choose the most appropriate one when expressing negative feelings in Korean. For 경멸하다, remember that it's about a deep, often moral, disdain.
How Formal Is It?
"그는 자신의 나약함을 경멸하는 경향이 있었다."
"그는 나를 완전히 무시했다."
"그는 남을 깔보는 버릇이 있다."
"나는 시금치를 싫어해."
"걔는 나를 완전히 개무시했어."
Aussprachehilfe
- Mispronouncing '경' (kyŏng) with a hard 'g' sound instead of a soft 'k/g' that's typical in Korean initial consonants.
- Not aspirating the '하' (ha) sound sufficiently, making it sound more like '아' (a).
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Medium length verb, common hanja-based root.
Medium length verb, common hanja-based root.
Relatively straightforward pronunciation.
Relatively clear pronunciation.
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그는 약한 사람을 경멸해요.
He despises weak people.
저는 거짓말하는 사람을 경멸해요.
I despise people who lie.
그녀는 불공평한 대우를 경멸해요.
She despises unfair treatment.
왜 그를 경멸하세요?
Why do you despise him?
저는 그런 행동을 경멸합니다.
I despise such behavior.
사람들은 그의 게으름을 경멸했어요.
People despised his laziness.
그는 배신자를 경멸할 거예요.
He will despise traitors.
저는 다른 사람을 경멸하지 않아요.
I do not despise others.
그는 약속을 어긴 사람들을 경멸했어요.
He despised people who broke promises.
Past tense, 'people who broke promises' as the object.
그녀는 위선적인 태도를 경멸했습니다.
She scorned hypocritical attitudes.
Past tense, 'hypocritical attitudes' as the object.
많은 사람들이 그의 오만한 행동을 경멸했어요.
Many people despised his arrogant behavior.
Past tense, 'his arrogant behavior' as the object.
나는 불공정한 대우를 경멸합니다.
I despise unfair treatment.
Present tense, 'unfair treatment' as the object.
그들은 서로의 의견을 경멸하는 경향이 있었어요.
They tended to scorn each other's opinions.
'-는 경향이 있었다' (tended to), 'each other's opinions' as the object.
그의 무례한 발언에 모든 사람들이 경멸했어요.
Everyone despised his rude remarks.
Past tense, 'his rude remarks' as the object.
저는 거짓말을 하는 사람들을 경멸해요.
I despise people who lie.
Present tense, 'people who lie' as the object.
그녀는 약한 자를 괴롭히는 사람들을 경멸했습니다.
She scorned those who bully the weak.
Past tense, 'those who bully the weak' as the object.
Häufige Kollokationen
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그는 남을 경멸하는 경향이 있어요.
He tends to despise others.
저는 그를 경멸하지 않아요.
I don't despise him.
그녀는 자신을 경멸하는 듯했다.
She seemed to despise herself.
다른 사람을 경멸하지 마세요.
Don't despise other people.
그들은 약자를 경멸했어요.
They despised the weak.
그는 모든 것을 경멸하는 듯 보였다.
He seemed to despise everything.
저는 그런 태도를 경멸합니다.
I despise that kind of attitude.
그녀는 그의 말을 경멸하듯이 들었다.
She listened to his words as if despising them.
경멸하는 시선으로 바라봤어요.
He looked at me with a scornful gaze.
서로를 경멸하지 않고 존중해야 합니다.
We should respect each other, not despise each other.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
To belittle or degrade. This is similar to 경멸하다 but often focuses on intentionally making someone feel inferior or less valuable through words or actions.
To insult or humiliate. While 경멸하다 is an internal feeling, 모욕하다 is an action of publicly shaming or disrespecting someone.
To look down on or treat with contempt. This is a more informal synonym for 경멸하다 and 멸시하다, implying a similar dismissive attitude.
Grammatikmuster
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"눈엣가시"
An eyesore; someone or something despised or hated.
그는 나에게 눈엣가시 같은 존재예요.
neutral"치사하다"
To be petty, mean, or contemptible (often used for actions).
그렇게 치사하게 굴지 마세요.
informal"한심하다"
To be pathetic, pitiful, or contemptible (often for a person's state or actions).
그의 행동은 정말 한심했어요.
neutral"깔보다"
To look down on; to scorn or disdain.
남을 깔보는 태도는 좋지 않아요.
neutral"업신여기다"
To despise; to treat with contempt.
그는 부하 직원들을 업신여기는 경향이 있어요.
formal"개무시하다"
To completely ignore; to treat with utter contempt (very strong).
그는 내 말을 개무시했어요.
informal"코웃음치다"
To scoff; to snort with disdain.
내 제안에 그는 코웃음쳤다.
neutral"하찮게 여기다"
To consider insignificant; to treat as worthless.
그는 다른 사람들의 의견을 하찮게 여긴다.
neutral"경멸의 시선"
A look of contempt or scorn.
그녀는 나에게 경멸의 시선을 보냈다.
neutral"멸시하다"
To disdain; to treat with contempt (similar to 경멸하다 but often implying a more active dismissal).
그는 가난한 사람들을 멸시했다.
formalLeicht verwechselbar
Both '경멸하다' and '무시하다' can involve a negative feeling towards someone. However, '무시하다' means to ignore or disregard, implying a lack of respect or attention rather than strong hatred.
경멸하다 is about a strong feeling of contempt, while 무시하다 is about actively not paying attention or acknowledging someone.
그는 내 의견을 완전히 무시했어요. (He completely ignored my opinion.)
'싫어하다' means to dislike, which is a more general and often less intense negative feeling than '경멸하다'.
경멸하다 implies a deep sense of scorn or disgust, whereas 싫어하다 is a milder form of dislike.
저는 거짓말하는 사람을 싫어해요. (I dislike people who lie.)
'멸시하다' is very similar to '경멸하다' in meaning and can often be used interchangeably. Both mean to despise or look down on someone.
While very close, '경멸하다' might imply a more internal feeling of contempt, while '멸시하다' often suggests more overt actions of looking down on someone.
그는 약한 사람들을 멸시하는 경향이 있어요. (He tends to look down on weak people.)
'증오하다' means to hate, which is a very strong negative emotion. While '경멸하다' also involves strong negative feelings, '증오하다' often implies a more active wish for harm or animosity.
경멸하다 is about viewing someone as worthless, while 증오하다 is about intense hatred, often with a desire to harm.
그는 그녀를 깊이 증오했어요. (He deeply hated her.)
This is an adjective derived from '경멸하다'. Learners might confuse the verb and adjective forms.
경멸하다 is a verb meaning 'to despise', while 경멸스럽다 is an adjective meaning 'to be despicable' or 'contemptible'.
그의 행동은 정말 경멸스러웠어요. (His behavior was truly despicable.)
Satzmuster
A는 B를 경멸해요.
그녀는 그를 경멸해요. (She despises him.)
A는 B를 경멸했어요.
사람들은 그의 행동을 경멸했어요. (People scorned his actions.)
A는 B를 경멸할 거예요.
아무도 그의 거짓말을 경멸할 거예요. (Everyone will despise his lies.)
A는 B를 경멸하는 것 같아요.
그는 그녀를 경멸하는 것 같아요. (It seems like he despises her.)
A는 B를 경멸하지 않아요.
저는 다른 사람들을 경멸하지 않아요. (I don't despise other people.)
A는 B를 경멸한다고 말했어요.
그는 자신의 과거를 경멸한다고 말했어요. (He said he despises his past.)
A는 B를 경멸할 수밖에 없어요.
그는 그 규칙을 경멸할 수밖에 없어요. (He has no choice but to despise that rule.)
A는 B를 경멸하며 살았어요.
그는 불공평한 세상을 경멸하며 살았어요. (He lived despising the unfair world.)
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Basic Meaning
경멸하다 means 'to despise' or 'to scorn'. It's a strong negative feeling towards someone or something.
Formal Usage
This verb is often used in more formal or written contexts. In casual conversation, people might use other expressions.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 경멸하다: 'gyeong-myeol-ha-da'. Pay attention to the 'gyeong' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.
Subject and Object
Remember that the subject (who despises) takes -이/가 and the object (who/what is despised) takes -을/를.
Example Sentence 1
그는 약자를 경멸하다. (He despises the weak.)
Example Sentence 2
나는 거짓말을 경멸하다. (I despise lies.)
Strong Word
Be careful when using 경멸하다 as it conveys a very strong, negative emotion. It's not a word you'd use lightly.
Korean Social Norms
In Korean culture, openly expressing extreme contempt like 경멸하다 is generally considered very rude and avoided.
Related Vocabulary
Consider other words for negative feelings like 싫어하다 (to dislike) or 미워하다 (to hate), which are less intense.
Use in Literature
You might encounter 경멸하다 more frequently in novels, news articles, or formal speeches, rather than everyday conversations.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a **g**entleman who **y**earns for **eo**rthly possessions, **m**aterialistic to the core, and **yeol**s (like 'yells') at anyone who doesn't agree with him. He **despises** those who live simply. The 'gyeom' sounds like 'g-y-eom' and 'yeol' sounds like 'y-e-ol'.
Visuelle Assoziation
Visualize a powerful, regal figure looking down with disdain from a high throne at a small, insignificant person below them. The regal figure's face is contorted in an expression of deep scorn and contempt.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Translate the following sentences into Korean, using '경멸하다' where appropriate: 1. He despises injustice. 2. She scorns anyone who acts selfishly. 3. They were despised for their arrogance. (Self-correction: Check if you used the correct conjugation for '경멸하다' based on the context of each sentence. For example, '경멸한다' for present tense, '경멸했다' for past tense, etc.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenWhile other verbs might express dislike or anger, '경멸하다' specifically means to despise or scorn. It implies a strong feeling of contempt, looking down on someone or something as worthless.
You can use '경멸하다' for both people and things. For example, you can despise someone's actions or a certain ideology. However, it's more commonly associated with feelings toward people.
'경멸하다' is a strong word. It expresses intense negative feelings. Using it casually might be seen as overly harsh.
It's often used when talking about someone's morally reprehensible actions, or when someone holds deep-seated contempt for a particular group or idea. For instance, '그는 거짓말하는 사람을 경멸한다' (He despises liars).
Some related terms include '혐오하다' (to hate, to detest) and '무시하다' (to ignore, to disregard). However, '경멸하다' specifically carries the nuance of scorn and contempt.
Like most '하다' verbs, you can conjugate it:
- Present formal: 경멸합니다
- Present informal: 경멸해요
- Past formal: 경멸했습니다
- Past informal: 경멸했어요
- Future formal: 경멸할 것입니다
- Future informal: 경멸할 거예요
Here's an example: '그는 자신의 행동을 경멸했다.' (He despised his own actions.)
Due to its strong meaning, '경멸하다' is more commonly found in formal or written contexts, or when expressing very strong opinions. In casual conversation, people might use milder expressions.
Yes, you can definitely use '경멸하다' to express self-contempt, as in the example given earlier: '그는 자신의 행동을 경멸했다.' (He despised his own actions.)
The noun form is '경멸' (gyeongmyeol), meaning contempt or scorn. For example, '그의 말에는 경멸이 담겨 있었다' (There was contempt in his words).
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Which word means 'hello'?
'안녕하세요' is the most common way to say hello in Korean.
How do you say 'thank you'?
'감사합니다' means 'thank you' in a formal way.
What is the Korean word for 'yes'?
'네' is the common way to say 'yes' in Korean.
The word '아니요' (Aniyo) means 'no'.
'아니요' indeed means 'no' in Korean.
To ask for something, you would say '안녕하세요' (Annyeonghaseyo).
'안녕하세요' means 'hello'. To ask for something, you might use '주세요' (Juseyo).
When you want to say 'sorry', you can use '미안합니다' (Mianhamnida).
'미안합니다' is a standard way to express apology or 'sorry'.
greeting
thank you
yes, that's right
Read this aloud:
안녕하세요
Focus: 안-녕-하-세-요
Du hast gesagt:
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Read this aloud:
만나서 반가워요.
Focus: 만-나-서 반-가-워-요
Du hast gesagt:
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Read this aloud:
잘 부탁드립니다.
Focus: 잘 부-탁-드-립-니-다
Du hast gesagt:
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This sentence means 'I despise lies.' The basic sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
This sentence means 'He despises that person.' '그' means 'that' and '사람' means 'person'.
This sentence means 'I despise bad actions.' '나쁜' means 'bad' and '행동' means 'action'.
그는 약한 사람들을 ___ 경향이 있습니다.
The sentence implies a negative action towards weak people. '경멸하는' (despising) fits the context of someone looking down on others.
다른 사람의 의견을 ___ 마세요.
The phrase '마세요' (don't) indicates a negative command. '경멸하지 마세요' means 'Don't despise' or 'Don't scorn' others' opinions.
성공한 사람들은 실패를 ___ 않습니다.
Successful people don't look down on failures; they learn from them. '경멸하지 않습니다' means 'do not despise'.
저는 거짓말을 하는 사람을 ___.
To '경멸하다' (despise) someone who lies is a strong negative feeling. '경멸합니다' means 'I despise'.
그는 가난을 ___ 하지만, 그것을 극복했습니다.
The sentence implies a negative feeling towards poverty but then overcoming it. '경멸했지만' (although he despised) fits this contrast.
약자를 ___ 것은 옳지 않습니다.
It's not right to '경멸하는' (despise or scorn) weak people. This conveys a moral judgment.
Choose the word closest in meaning to '경멸하다'.
'경멸하다' means to despise or scorn, which is closest to hating someone or something.
Which sentence uses '경멸하다' correctly?
'경멸하다' is used to express strong negative feelings like despising or scorning.
What is the opposite of '경멸하다'?
To respect is the opposite of to despise or scorn.
If you '경멸하다' something, it means you like it.
'경멸하다' means to despise or scorn, which is a strong negative feeling, not liking.
'경멸하다' can be used to describe a feeling of strong dislike.
'경멸하다' accurately describes a feeling of strong dislike, scorn, or contempt.
You would typically '경멸하다' someone you admire.
You would not '경멸하다' (despise) someone you admire; these are opposite feelings.
This sentence means 'He reads a book.' The standard Korean sentence structure is Subject-Object-Verb.
This sentence means 'I learn Korean.' In Korean, the subject comes first, then the object, and finally the verb.
This sentence means 'This is an apple.' The demonstrative pronoun '이것은' (this) is the subject, followed by the object '사과' (apple) and the copula '입니다' (is).
그는 약한 사람들을 ___ 경향이 있습니다.
The sentence implies a negative action towards weak people. '경멸하다' (to despise) fits the context.
저는 폭력을 ___ 사람입니다.
One generally despises or scorns violence. '경멸하다' (to despise) is the correct choice here.
그녀는 무례한 행동을 ___.
Rude behavior is something one would typically despise or scorn. '경멸했다' (despised) is appropriate.
많은 사람들이 거짓말을 ___.
Lying is generally considered a negative act, so people would despise it. '경멸한다' (despise) fits the context.
저는 남을 속이는 것을 ___.
Deceiving others is an action one would typically despise. '경멸한다' (despise) is the correct word.
그는 약속을 어기는 사람들을 ___.
Breaking promises is generally seen as a negative trait, leading one to despise such individuals. '경멸한다' (despises) is the suitable answer.
Choose the most natural Korean sentence using '경멸하다' to express 'He despises dishonest people.'
'경멸하다' means 'to despise'. The other options have opposite or irrelevant meanings.
Which of the following situations would most likely lead someone to '경멸하다' another person?
'경멸하다' is used when someone's actions are morally wrong or contemptible, such as lying and cheating.
If someone says '저는 그의 행동을 경멸합니다,' what does it mean?
'경멸하다' directly translates to 'to despise' or 'to scorn'.
You would typically use '경멸하다' to describe feeling great respect for someone.
'경멸하다' means to despise or scorn, which is the opposite of respecting someone.
It is appropriate to use '경멸하다' when someone has done something you find morally reprehensible.
'경멸하다' is used to express strong disapproval and contempt for someone's actions or character.
The word '경멸하다' has a positive connotation.
'경멸하다' carries a very negative connotation, expressing strong disdain.
Choose the most natural sentence using '경멸하다':
'경멸하다' is used for strong negative feelings towards people or abstract concepts like laziness, not typically for inanimate objects or meals.
Which sentence expresses a similar sentiment to '그는 거짓말을 경멸한다'?
'경멸하다' is a strong form of dislike or disdain, so '싫어한다' (to dislike) is the closest option.
Select the correct usage of '경멸하다' in a sentence:
'경멸하다' is used to express intense contempt, often towards someone's character, actions, or moral failings. Despising homework, tests, or food is less common.
'경멸하다' can be used to express a mild dislike for something.
'경멸하다' implies strong contempt or scorn, not a mild dislike.
If someone '경멸하다' another person, it means they have high regard for them.
'경멸하다' means to despise or scorn, indicating a very low regard for someone.
It is appropriate to use '경멸하다' when describing someone's disgust towards injustice.
Expressing strong disdain for injustice aligns with the meaning of '경멸하다'.
He looked at me with a scornful gaze.
People despised his despicable actions.
I despise people who lie.
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그녀는 무례한 태도를 경멸했어요.
Focus: 경멸했어요
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저는 불의를 경멸합니다.
Focus: 경멸합니다
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그들은 약자를 경멸하는 경향이 있어요.
Focus: 경멸하는 경향이 있어요
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This sentence expresses that 'he despised his own mistakes'. The correct order is subject, possessive pronoun, object, and then the verb.
This sentence means 'people scorned his arrogant attitude'. The order is subject, possessive pronoun, adjective, object, and then the verb.
This sentence translates to 'she despises immoral behavior'. The structure is subject, adjective describing the object, the object, and then the verb.
그는 자신의 정적들을 __________ 하는 발언으로 비난받았다.
문맥상 '정적들을 낮게 보거나 무시하는' 발언이 적절합니다.
부당한 대우에 __________ 반응하는 것은 당연한 일이다.
부당한 대우에 대해 경멸하는 듯한 반응을 보이는 것이 맥락상 가장 자연스럽습니다.
그녀는 비열한 행동을 __________ 했다.
비열한 행동에 대해서는 '경멸했다'는 반응이 적절합니다.
누군가를 경멸한다는 것은 그 사람에게 존경심을 표하는 행위이다.
경멸하다는 낮춰보거나 멸시하는 의미이므로 존경심을 표하는 것과는 반대되는 개념입니다.
자신의 의견과 다르다는 이유만으로 타인을 경멸하는 것은 바람직하지 않다.
타인을 존중하는 태도가 중요하며, 의견 차이로 인해 경멸하는 것은 옳지 않습니다.
강한 신념을 가진 사람은 종종 타인의 비판을 경멸할 수 있다.
강한 신념을 가진 사람이 타인의 비판을 무시하거나 낮춰볼 수 있는 상황이 있을 수 있습니다.
He despised his enemy.
Some people tend to scorn the weak.
She despised hypocritical attitudes.
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저는 거짓말하는 사람을 경멸합니다.
Focus: 경멸합니다 (gyeong-myeol-ham-ni-da)
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그는 타인의 고통을 경멸하는 것처럼 보였다.
Focus: 경멸하는 (gyeong-myeol-ha-neun)
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우리는 불의를 경멸해야 합니다.
Focus: 경멸해야 (gyeong-myeol-hae-ya)
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Basic Meaning
경멸하다 means 'to despise' or 'to scorn'. It's a strong negative feeling towards someone or something.
Formal Usage
This verb is often used in more formal or written contexts. In casual conversation, people might use other expressions.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 경멸하다: 'gyeong-myeol-ha-da'. Pay attention to the 'gyeong' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers.
Subject and Object
Remember that the subject (who despises) takes -이/가 and the object (who/what is despised) takes -을/를.
Beispiel
그는 거짓말하는 사람을 경멸한다.
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받아들이다
A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
애틋하다
B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
