태도
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
Examples
3 of 5그 사람의 태도가 정말 친절해요.
That person's attitude is really kind.
우리는 환경 보호에 대해 적극적인 태도를 취해야 합니다.
We must take an active attitude toward environmental protection.
그 말투와 태도는 좀 아니지 않아?
Isn't that way of speaking and attitude a bit much?
Word Family
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
그 사람의 태도가 정말 친절해요.
everydayThat person's attitude is really kind.
우리는 환경 보호에 대해 적극적인 태도를 취해야 합니다.
formalWe must take an active attitude toward environmental protection.
그 말투와 태도는 좀 아니지 않아?
informalIsn't that way of speaking and attitude a bit much?
소비자의 태도가 구매 결정에 미치는 영향을 연구했습니다.
academicI researched the impact of consumer attitude on purchasing decisions.
직원의 태도는 고객 만족도와 직결됩니다.
businessEmployee attitude is directly linked to customer satisfaction.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
태도를 취하다
to take an attitude/stance
태도가 나쁘다
to have a bad attitude
단호한 태도
a firm attitude
Often Confused With
Jase can mean physical posture or mental stance, while Taedo is primarily mental attitude.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in IELTS when discussing social behavior or student motivation.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '성격' (personality). Taedo is how you approach a specific thing, while Seonggyeok is your general character.
Memory Tip
Tae-do. Think of a 'Way' (Do) of 'Appearance' (Tae).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 態度 (Appearance + Degree/Manner).
Grammar Patterns
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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