🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

공손한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gongsonghan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Polite/pəˈlaɪt/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"도움을 요청하는 것은 공손한 행동입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having or showing good manners and respect for others.

    "She was very polite when she asked for help."
  2. 2

    Characterized by courtesy and graciousness.

    "It is polite to say 'thank you' after receiving a gift."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'polite' originates from the Latin 'politus', meaning 'polished' or 'refined', which evolved through Old French 'polite' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift towards social refinement and courteous behavior.

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