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Meet vs Meet (humble) in Korean
Need to meet someone casually or respectfully? Use these two verbs👇 🔴 만나다 [mannada] - Meet (general)
How these words work together
In Korean, there are different words for "meet" depending on the level of politeness. "만나다 (mannada)" is the standard word used in everyday situations. "뵙다 (boepda)" is the humble form used when speaking about meeting someone of higher status or to show respect. Understanding these helps you speak politely in different social settings.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 만나다 | mannada | Meet |
| 뵙다 | boepda | Meet (humble) |
Example sentences
친구를 만나요.
I meet my friend.
선생님을 뵙겠습니다.
I will meet (humbly) the teacher.
내일 회사에서 사장님을 뵐 거예요.
Tomorrow, I will meet (humbly) the company president.
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