비격식의
bigyeoksigui
The English word "informal" is translated into Korean as 비격식의 (bigyeoksigui).
The adjective 비격식의 describes language that reflects everyday, non-ceremonious usage. In casual conversation, Koreans also frequently use the loanword 캐주얼 to express the concept of "informal."
Meaning: language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of the prefix 비- meaning "non-" and the noun 격식 meaning "formality" or "format."
Which one should you use?
비격식의 is the opposite of 격식의, which is used to refer to formal or ceremonial usage.
How do you pronounce it?
bigyeoksigui
Did you know?
- Using 'informal' speech 반말 with a stranger or a superior can be interpreted as a deliberate insult or a challenge to their authority.
- Korean speakers may shift from formal to informal speech mid-sentence to signal a sudden change in emotional intimacy or a loss of patience.
- When describing an 'informal' setting like a party or gathering, Koreans might use the word 편한 (pyeon-han), which literally means 'comfortable' instead of 'non-formal'.
Examples in context
- 안녕! 너 오늘 뭐 했어?Hi! What did you do today?
- 안녕! 나는 친구랑 영화를 봤어.Hi! I watched a movie with a friend.
- 응, 아무 일 없어. 왜?Nah, I have nothing going on. Why?
- 비격식의 언어를 사용해도 됩니다.bigyeoksui eoneoreul sayonghaedo doemnida.You may use informal language.
Example conversation
Jieun and Hyunwoo are discussing a speech for a party.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 이 대본은 너무 딱딱해요.Hyeon-u ssi, i daebon-eun neomu ttakttakhaeyo.Hyunwoo, this script is too stiff.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 비격식의 스타일로 바꿔 볼까요?geureom bigyeoksig-ui seutail-lo bakkwo bolkkayo?Then shall we change it to an informal style?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 그게 더 자연스러울 것 같아요.ne, geuge deo jayeonseureoul geot gatayo.Yes, I think that would be more natural.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠어요. 지금 바로 수정할게요.algesseoyo. jigeum baro sujeonghalgeyo.Got it. I will edit it right now.
