댁
"home / residence (honorific)"
Korean word for home / residence (honorific)
🙇Honorifics
Korean honorific expressions and politeness levels
Pronunciation Guide
댁[daek]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"
English Translation
home / residence (honorific)
Meaning & Usage
The honorific form of '집' (house/home). Used to respectfully refer to someone's house or as an indirect second-person pronoun. '댁이 어디세요?' can mean both 'Where is your home?' and 'Where are you from?' A traditional, formal expression mostly used by older generations.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
- 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
- 💡Korean honorific expressions and politeness levels
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)
Example Sentences
Beginner
You say "댁" to a teacher.
Intermediate
You should use "댁" when meeting someone for the first time.
Advanced
"댁" is an essential expression for showing politeness in Korea.
Master
Understanding the nuance of "댁" helps balance formality and familiarity appropriately.
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