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존댓말

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formal/polite speech level in Korean

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What it means

존댓말 is the formal, respectful speech level in Korean — the default for speaking to strangers, elders, or in professional settings. Contrasts with 반말 (casual speech).

References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗
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