하게체

Korean

Etymology

From 하게 (hage, familiar, semi-polite imperative of 하다 (hada, “to do”)) +‎ 체(體) (che, “style”).

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?hageche
Revised Romanization (translit.)?hageche
McCune–Reischauer?hagech'e
Yale Romanization?hakey.chey

Noun

하게체 • (hageche)

  1. (grammar) familiar style, speech level of neutral politeness

Usage notes

Referring to the conjugation of verbs and adjectives, this style is generally only used by some older people when addressing younger people, friends, or relatives.

See also

(Other speech levels)

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