버릇

Noun

1. 1

   habit

   A quality or action that has become accustomed to one's body because of repetition for a long period of time.

   Korean definition: 오랫동안 자꾸 반복하여 몸에 익숙해진 성질이나 행동.

   • 승규는 긴장을 하면 다리를 떠는 버릇이 있다.

     Seunggyu has a habit of shaking his leg when he's nervous.

   • 나는 음식을 먹을 때 한쪽으로만 씹는 버릇 때문에 요즘 턱이 아프다.

     Because of my habit of chewing on only one side when I eat, my jaw has been hurting lately.

2. 2

   manners

   Manners that one needs to keep when dealing with a senior.

   Korean definition: 윗사람을 대할 때 지켜야 하는 예의.

   • 그녀는 외동으로 귀여움만 받고 자라서 버릇이 없다.

     She was an only child who grew up being spoiled, so she has no manners.

   • 할머니한테 이렇게 까불다니 어디서 배운 버릇이야?

     Acting up like this with your grandmother—where did you learn such manners?