How to say to praise in Korean

Korean: 칭찬하다[ ching-chan-ha-da ]

to praise
to praise칭찬하다

Meaning

To praise means to say good things about someone because they did something well. You use 칭찬하다 when a parent, teacher, or friend says something like "good job." It is often used for schoolwork, helping at home, good manners, or doing something kind.

Example sentences

  1. 선생님이 숙제를 잘 했다고 칭찬했어요.

    The teacher praised me for doing my homework well.

  2. 친구들이 공원에서 빨리 달린 저를 칭찬했어요.

    My friends praised me for running fast in the park.

  3. 엄마가 잘 먹었다고 저를 칭찬했어요.

    Mom praised me for eating well.

  4. 친구들이 공부해서 좋은 점수를 받았다고 칭찬했어요.

    My friends praised me for getting a good score on the test.