How to say to bow in Korean

Meaning

절하다 means to bow. It is used when you bend your upper body forward to greet someone or show respect, thanks, or apology. In Korean culture, people often bow to elders, teachers, and others in polite or formal situations.

Example sentences

1. 학교에서 선생님께 절했어요.

   I bowed to my teacher at school.

2. 집에서 할머니께 절해요.

   I bow to my grandmother at home.

3. 새해 아침에 부모님께 절해요.

   I bow to my parents on New Year's morning.

4. 친구와 만났을 때 가볍게 절했어요.

   I bowed lightly when meeting a friend.

5. 공연 끝에 관객에게 깊은 절했어요.

   I deeply bowed to the audience after the performance.