여쭙다

Verb

1. 1

   ask politely

   To ask one's elders something.

   Korean definition: 웃어른에게 말씀을 드리다.

   • 손자는 할아버지께 편하신 시간을 여쭙고 찾아뵈었다.

     The grandson politely asked his grandfather what time was convenient and then went to visit him.

   • 학생은 선생님에게 방학하는 날을 여쭙고 여행 계획을 세웠다.

     The student politely asked the teacher when vacation would start and made travel plans.

2. 2

   greet politely

   To greet one's elders.

   Korean definition: 웃어른에게 인사를 드리다.

   • 아들은 아버지께 안부를 여쭙고 명절에 내려가겠다고 전해 드렸다.

     The son asked after his father's health and told him he would come down for the holidays.

   • 지수는 졸업하고 오랜만에 선생님을 찾아가 인사를 여쭙고 싶었다.

     Long after graduating, Jisu wanted to visit her teacher and pay her respects.