경례
gyeongnyetaekwondo, command
In Korean taekwondo the command to bow is 경례 (gyeongnye). It is usually given after 차렷 (charyeot), "attention", and students bow together.
Meaning: bow, command to bow (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 경례 | gyeongnye | taekwondo, command |
| 차렷 | charyeot | taekwondo, attention |
Classes often begin and end with the bow toward the flag or the instructor. A common order is 차렷, 경례 (charyeot, gyeongnye).
How do you pronounce it?
경례 sounds like "gyung-nyeh" because of a sound change that turns the second syllable into "nye".
Did you know?
- A taekwondo instructor is called 사범님 (sabeomnim) in Korea.
Examples in context
- 차렷, 경례!charyeot, gyeongnye!Attention, bow!
- 사범님께 경례.sabeomnimkke gyeongnye.Bow to the instructor.
Example conversation
Instructor Park opens class at a dojang with his Students.
- Instructor Park차렷!charyeot!Attention!
- Instructor Park경례!gyeongnye!Bow!
- Students감사합니다!gamsahamnida!Thank you!
