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Korean
Etymology
First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as Middle Korean 버릇〮 (Yale: pèlús).
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | beoreut |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | beoleus |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | pŏrŭt |
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| Yale Romanization? | pelus |
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Noun
버릇 • (beoreut)
- habit (action done on a regular basis)
- Synonym: 습관(習慣) (seupgwan)
1997, Han Kang, “내 여자의 열매 [nae yeojaui yeolmae, The Fruit of My Woman]”, in Changjak-gwa bipyeong, volume 25, number 1, page 188:결혼 전부터 아내는 내가 역정을 내며 소리침과 동시에 입술을 무는 버릇이 있었다.- Gyeolhon jeon-buteo anae-neun nae-ga yeokjeong-eul naemyeo sori-chim-gwa dongsi-e ipsur-eul muneun beoreus-i isseotda.
- Since before our marriage, my wife had the habit of biting on her lips the moment I shouted with anger.
- manners; etiquette (proper behavior in a social situation)
- Synonym: 예의(禮義) (yeui)
- 버릇이 없다 ― beoreus-i eopda ― to have no manners
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