How do you use praise (칭찬) in a sentence?

엄마가 저를 칭찬했어요. — My mom praised me.

When to use praise in Korean

Q: What does 칭찬 mean in Korean?

칭찬 means “praise” in Korean. Praise (칭찬) means saying good things about someone or something because they did well. You can use it when you talk about giving praise or receiving praise. It is often used at home, at school, and in everyday conversations.

Korean: 칭찬[ ching-chan ]

When to use it

Praise (칭찬) means saying good things about someone or something because they did well. You can use it when you talk about giving praise or receiving praise. It is often used at home, at school, and in everyday conversations.

Example sentences

엄마가 저를 칭찬했어요.
My mom praised me.
선생님이 제 그림을 칭찬했어요.
The teacher praised my drawing.
친구가 빨리 달린다고 저를 칭찬했어요.
My friend praised me for running fast.
저는 동생을 칭찬했어요.
I praised my younger sibling.
가게 아저씨가 제 한국말을 칭찬했어요.
The shop owner praised my Korean.
여행 중에 가이드가 우리를 칭찬했어요.
During the trip, the guide praised us.