태
tae
The phrase 태 is the Korean word for tae.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is tae.
Did you know?
- The word 태 was historically used to refer to the sun, linking the concept of 'greatness' to the most powerful object in the sky.
- Korean uses 태 in the term 태가 나다, which describes when someone's natural elegance or high status is visibly apparent in their bearing.
- In traditional Korean naming conventions, the syllable 태 is often used to imbue a child with the qualities of greatness or high status.
Examples in context
- 그는 태가 나는 옷을 입었어요.geuneun tae ga naneun oseul ibeosseoyo.He wore clothes that had a great look/silhouette.
- 이 옷은 태가 정말 예뻐요.i oseun tae ga jeongmal yeppeoyo.The fit of these clothes is really pretty.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are looking at clothes in a shop.
- 수빈 Su-bin이 코트 태가 정말 예쁘지 않아?i koteu tae ga jeongmal yeppeuji ana?Doesn't the fit of this coat look really pretty?
- 민준 Min-jun응, 수빈아, 정말 태가 잘 살아.eung, subin-a, jeongmal tae ga jal sara.Yes, Subin, it has a great silhouette.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 네가 보기에도 그래?minjun nega bogiedo geurae?Do you think so too, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun응, 너한테 아주 잘 어울려.eung, neohante aju jal eoullyeo.Yes, it suits you very well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 태, CC BY-SA 4.0.
