Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Rude" in Korean: 무례하다
무례하다muryehada
Rude in Korean is 무례하다 (muryehada). 무례하다 describes disrespectful behavior; 무례한 말 is a rude remark rather than a loud sound.
Rude: an everyday statement
그 말은 무례해요.geu mareun muryehaeyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 무례하다
Say it
muryehada
/muɾjehata/
Read 무례하다 as muryehada. The spoken form 무례해요 is muryehaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Rude" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 무례하다muryehada | Rude Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 무례해요muryehaeyo | Rude (polite present) Use 무례해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 무례해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 무례했어요muryehaesseoyo | Rude (polite past) Use 무례했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 무례했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 무례하다 in real life
- 1Rude: an everyday statement
그 말은 무례해요.
geu mareun muryehaeyo.
That remark is rude.
무례해요 is the present form of 무례하다.
- 2Rude: a different situation
제가 어제 무례했어요.
jega eoje muryehaesseoyo.
I was rude yesterday.
무례했어요 is the past form of 무례하다.
- 3Rude: a question or request
그 행동이 무례해요?
geu haengdongi muryehaeyo?
Is that behavior rude?
무례해요 is the present form of 무례하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 무례하다
Incorrect: 무례하다.
Correct: 무례해요.
When practicing rude, 무례하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 무례해요.
Incorrect: 어제 무례해요.
Correct: 어제 무례했어요.
When practicing rude, for a completed event yesterday, use 무례했어요; the present form 무례해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
무례하다 describes disrespectful behavior; 무례한 말 is a rude remark rather than a loud sound. 무례해요 is the polite conversational form of 무례하다; 무례했어요 gives a past-tense form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 무례하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그 말은 무례해요.
geu mareun muryehaeyo.
That remark is rude.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
제가 어제 무례했어요.
jega eoje muryehaesseoyo.
I was rude yesterday.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Rude" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Rude" in Korean
How do I use 무례하다 in polite speech?
무례해요 is the polite conversational form of 무례하다; 무례했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 무례하다 in a past-tense sentence?
무례했어요 is the polite past form. 무례하다 describes disrespectful behavior; 무례한 말 is a rude remark rather than a loud sound.
What does 무례해요 mean here?
무례해요 is used for rude. For example, 그 말은 무례해요. means “That remark is rude.”
What should I remember about 무례하다?
무례하다 describes disrespectful behavior; 무례한 말 is a rude remark rather than a loud sound.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
