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Korean
Etymology
From 높임 (nopim) (verbal noun of 높이다 (nopida)) + 말 (mal).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | nopimmal |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | nop'immal |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | nop'immal |
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| Yale Romanization? | noph.immal |
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Noun
높임말 • (nopimmal)
- respectful or honorific speech
Synonyms