When to use to bow in Korean

When to use it

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. 집에서 할머니께 절해요.

   I bow to my grandmother at home.

2. 학교에서 선생님께 절했어요.

   I bowed to my teacher at school.

3. 새해 아침에 부모님께 절해요.

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

4. 그는 무대에서 관객에게 절했어요.

   He bowed to the audience on stage.

5. 절에 가서 부처님께 절해요.

   I bow to the Buddha at the temple.

6. 여행 중에 인사할 때 가볍게 절했어요.

   I bowed lightly when greeting people during the trip.