courtesy — polite behavior that shows respect for other people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: polite behavior that shows respect for other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
Korean meaning: 예의, 정중함
Korean pronunciation: **커**르터시
Example Sentences
- He had the courtesy to knock before entering, unlike my cat who just barges in.
- The airline offered a courtesy upgrade to first class after the delay.
- It's a matter of basic courtesy to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
courtesy
NOUN//ˈkɜːrtəsi//
polite behavior that shows respect for other people
polite behavior that shows respect for other people
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Origin
중세 프랑스어 'cortesie'에서 유래되어 궁정의 예의바른 행동을 의미했습니다. 궁정(court)에서 귀족들이 지켜야 할 세련된 매너를 뜻했던 단어가 현대의 일반적인 예의로 발전했습니다.
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“He had the courtesy to knock before entering, unlike my cat who just barges in.”
“The airline offered a courtesy upgrade to first class after the delay.”
“It's a matter of basic courtesy to say 'please' and 'thank you'.”
“She paid a courtesy visit to her boss's mother, who immediately asked when she was getting married.”
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