돌아가시다
"doragasida (to pass away — honorific)"
Korean word for doragasida (to pass away — honorific)
🙇Honorifics
Korean honorific expressions and politeness levels
Pronunciation Guide
돌아가시다[do·ra·ga·si·da]
English Translation
doragasida (to pass away — honorific)
Meaning & Usage
The honorific euphemism for 'to die' (죽다) in Korean. Used when respectfully referring to someone's death. It is considered very rude to use '죽다' for elders or respected people; '돌아가시다' must be used instead.
Learning Tips
- 💡This is an advanced expression. Pay attention to formality levels and nuances.
- 💡Korean verbs conjugate based on tense and politeness level. Learn the stem first.
- 💡Korean honorific expressions and politeness levels
Difficulty:Advanced (TOPIK 5-6)
Example Sentences
Beginner
You say "돌아가시다" to a teacher.
Intermediate
You should use "돌아가시다" when meeting someone for the first time.
Advanced
"돌아가시다" is an essential expression for showing politeness in Korea.
Master
Understanding the nuance of "돌아가시다" helps balance formality and familiarity appropriately.
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