B1 noun Neutral

태도

[tʰɛ.do]

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

Examples

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1

그 사람의 태도가 정말 친절해요.

That person's attitude is really kind.

2

우리는 환경 보호에 대해 적극적인 태도를 취해야 합니다.

We must take an active attitude toward environmental protection.

3

그 말투와 태도는 좀 아니지 않아?

Isn't that way of speaking and attitude a bit much?

Word Family

Noun
태도
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Memory Tip

Tae-do. Think of a 'Way' (Do) of 'Appearance' (Tae).

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 _____를 바꾸어야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 태도

Examples

1

그 사람의 태도가 정말 친절해요.

everyday

That person's attitude is really kind.

2

우리는 환경 보호에 대해 적극적인 태도를 취해야 합니다.

formal

We must take an active attitude toward environmental protection.

3

그 말투와 태도는 좀 아니지 않아?

informal

Isn't that way of speaking and attitude a bit much?

4

소비자의 태도가 구매 결정에 미치는 영향을 연구했습니다.

academic

I researched the impact of consumer attitude on purchasing decisions.

5

직원의 태도는 고객 만족도와 직결됩니다.

business

Employee attitude is directly linked to customer satisfaction.

Word Family

Noun
태도

Common Collocations

긍정적인 태도 positive attitude
부정적인 태도 negative attitude
태도를 바꾸다 to change one's attitude
적극적인 태도 active/proactive attitude
올바른 태도 proper attitude

Common Phrases

태도를 취하다

to take an attitude/stance

태도가 나쁘다

to have a bad attitude

단호한 태도

a firm attitude

Often Confused With

태도 vs 자세

Jase can mean physical posture or mental stance, while Taedo is primarily mental attitude.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS when discussing social behavior or student motivation.

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Common Mistakes

Often confused with '성격' (personality). Taedo is how you approach a specific thing, while Seonggyeok is your general character.

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Memory Tip

Tae-do. Think of a 'Way' (Do) of 'Appearance' (Tae).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 態度 (Appearance + Degree/Manner).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 태도 태도를 보이다
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Cultural Context

In Korea, a student's 'Taedo' is often graded alongside their test scores.

Quick Quiz

문제를 해결하려면 _____를 바꾸어야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 태도

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