Mrs.
기혼 여성의 성이나 이름 앞에 붙이는 호칭이에요. 존칭으로 사용돼요.
Mrs. is a traditional title for a married woman that signals respect and formality.
30초 단어
- Used exclusively for married women.
- Always followed by a surname or full name.
- Pronounced as miss-iz, not as it is spelled.
Summary
Mrs. is a traditional title for a married woman that signals respect and formality.
- Used exclusively for married women.
- Always followed by a surname or full name.
- Pronounced as miss-iz, not as it is spelled.
Use Ms. if you are unsure
If you do not know if a woman is married or prefers to be identified by her marital status, use Ms. It is the safest professional choice.
Never use Mrs. with a first name only
You should never say 'Mrs. Jane'. You must use either the full name 'Mrs. Jane Smith' or just the surname 'Mrs. Smith'.
Changing surnames after marriage
In many English-speaking cultures, women traditionally take their husband's last name. 'Mrs.' is the title used to reflect this change in status.
예시
4 / 4Mrs. Smith is our new neighbor.
I am writing to Mrs. Robinson regarding the contract.
Please ask Mrs. Miller if she is coming to the party.
The study was conducted by Mrs. Evelyn Thorne.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember that Mrs. stands for 'Married'. Think of the 'r' as standing for 'Ring' to remind you she is married.
Overview
'Mrs.' is a traditional English honorific used to denote that a woman is married. It is pronounced 'miss-iz' (/ˈmɪsɪz/) and is always followed by a name. Historically, it was used to distinguish married women from unmarried women (Miss), though modern usage has become more flexible.
Usage Patterns
When using 'Mrs.', you must follow it with either the woman's husband's surname (e.g., Mrs. Smith) or her full name (e.g., Mrs. Jane Smith). It is considered a respectful title and is often used in formal correspondence, introductions, and when addressing someone you do not know well. In written English, it is always capitalized and typically followed by a period (in American English) or without a period (in British English, though 'Mrs' is standard).
Common Contexts
You will encounter 'Mrs.' in formal invitations, professional emails, and when meeting someone for the first time. It is also commonly used in schools by students to address their female teachers. In social settings, it is a sign of courtesy, especially among older generations or in conservative professional environments.
Similar Words Comparison: 'Miss' is used for an unmarried woman, while 'Ms.' is a neutral title that does not indicate marital status. 'Ms.' is increasingly preferred in modern professional settings because it avoids the need to disclose or assume a woman's marital status. Unlike 'Mrs.', 'Ms.' is safe to use for any woman regardless of her marriage status.
사용 참고사항
Mrs. is a formal title and should be used with respect. Always check if a woman prefers to be addressed as Ms. instead, as this is becoming the modern standard. Never use Mrs. followed only by a first name.
자주 하는 실수
A common mistake is pronouncing the word as it is spelled, which sounds like 'miss-ress'. The correct pronunciation is 'miss-iz'. Another mistake is using Mrs. when the marital status is unknown or irrelevant.
암기 팁
Remember that Mrs. stands for 'Married'. Think of the 'r' as standing for 'Ring' to remind you she is married.
어원
The word Mrs. is a contraction of the Middle English 'mistress'. Originally, it was a title for a woman in authority before it became specifically associated with marital status.
문화적 맥락
The use of Mrs. reflects historical traditions where women were identified by their husband's name. While still common, many women now choose to use Ms. to maintain professional equality.
예시
Mrs. Smith is our new neighbor.
everydayI am writing to Mrs. Robinson regarding the contract.
formalPlease ask Mrs. Miller if she is coming to the party.
informalThe study was conducted by Mrs. Evelyn Thorne.
academic어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Mrs. Claus
자주 혼동되는 단어
Ms. is a neutral title for any woman, regardless of marital status. Mrs. specifically identifies the woman as married.
Miss is used for an unmarried woman or a young girl. Mrs. is reserved for married women.
문법 패턴
Use Ms. if you are unsure
If you do not know if a woman is married or prefers to be identified by her marital status, use Ms. It is the safest professional choice.
Never use Mrs. with a first name only
You should never say 'Mrs. Jane'. You must use either the full name 'Mrs. Jane Smith' or just the surname 'Mrs. Smith'.
Changing surnames after marriage
In many English-speaking cultures, women traditionally take their husband's last name. 'Mrs.' is the title used to reflect this change in status.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct title for a married woman named Sarah Jones.
I would like you to meet ___ Jones.
Mrs. is the correct title for a married woman.
점수: /1
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문In American English, it is standard to use a period (Mrs.). In British English, the period is often omitted (Mrs).
Yes, many divorced women continue to use the title Mrs. combined with their former husband's surname. However, some may prefer the title Ms.
It is pronounced 'miss-iz' (/ˈmɪsɪz/). Despite the spelling, it is never pronounced as 'miss-ress'.
No, Mrs. specifically indicates the woman is married, whereas Ms. is a neutral title that does not specify marital status.
관련 어휘
general 관련 단어
about
A1'about'은 어떤 주제에 관해 이야기할 때 쓰거나, 대략적인 수량이나 정도를 나타낼 때 사용해요.
above
A2어떤 것보다 더 높은 위치, 바로 위를 나타내요.
accident
A2예기치 않게 발생하는 나쁜 사건으로, 피해나 부상을 입힐 수 있어요.
action
A2어떤 목표를 이루기 위해 실제로 행동하는 것을 말해.
after
A2'after'는 시간상이나 공간상으로 어떤 것의 뒤에 오는 것을 의미해요.
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'은 어떤 일이 다시 일어나거나 반복될 때 사용하는 말이에요.
aged
B1어떤 사람이나 물건이 특정한 나이를 먹었음을 나타낼 때 써.
alive
A2죽지 않고 생명이 있는 상태를 의미해.
all
A2'all'은 어떤 것의 전부 또는 모든 개별적인 것을 가리킬 때 사용해요.
