Meaning
Offering strong praise for someone's good performance or effort.
Cultural Background
Praise is often given in a way that emphasizes the other person's effort rather than just the result, reflecting the value of hard work. In the workplace, using the correct honorifics is essential for career advancement and maintaining good relationships with superiors. Teachers are highly respected, so students always use formal language when praising or thanking them. Even when praising someone you don't know well, using formal language is the safest and most polite approach.
Honorifics are key
Always use the '-시-' infix when talking to superiors.
Don't be too formal with friends
Using this with friends will make you sound like you are mocking them.
Meaning
Offering strong praise for someone's good performance or effort.
Honorifics are key
Always use the '-시-' infix when talking to superiors.
Don't be too formal with friends
Using this with friends will make you sound like you are mocking them.
Combine with thanks
Add '감사합니다' to make your praise even more polite.
Praise is a social tool
Use it to build rapport and show appreciation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct honorific form.
선생님, 발표를 정말 ____.
When speaking to a teacher, you must use the honorific form.
Which sentence is appropriate for a boss?
Choose the best option.
This is the only polite and respectful option for a superior.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이번 프로젝트 성공입니다. B: ____.
In a professional context, you must use the honorific form.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are talking to your boss.
Always use honorifics with your boss.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises선생님, 발표를 정말 ____.
When speaking to a teacher, you must use the honorific form.
Choose the best option.
This is the only polite and respectful option for a superior.
A: 이번 프로젝트 성공입니다. B: ____.
In a professional context, you must use the honorific form.
You are talking to your boss.
Always use honorifics with your boss.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is perfect for your boss.
No, it sounds too formal and distant.
It is an honorific marker used to show respect.
Use '잘하셨습니다'.
Yes, it is very common in professional settings.
Yes, it is a great way to encourage them.
It might sound informal or rude to a superior.
No, '잘했어' is informal.
Jal-ha-shyeo-sseo-yo.
After someone completes a task.
Yes, it is fine in formal texts.
No, it is used for everyone.
Related Phrases
수고하셨어요
similarYou worked hard.
잘했어요
similarYou did well.
훌륭해요
similarIt's excellent.
대단해요
similarIt's amazing.
