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사모님 sa-mo-nim
Boss's wife; widely used to flatter wealthy-looking female customers
What does 사모님 mean?
사모님 (sa-mo-nim) means: Boss's wife; widely used to flatter wealthy-looking female customers.
The ultimate service-industry flattery term for a middle-aged woman.
How it's actually used
- 사모님, 오늘 차림새가 정말 귀티 나고 잘 어울리시네요.
Samonim, oneul charimsaega jeongmal gwiti nago jal eoulusineyo.
Ma'am, your outfit today looks truly classy and suits you so well.
💡 Classic service-industry flattery for a middle-aged female customer. - 저희 식당에 자주 오시는 사모님인데 진짜 통이 크셔.
Jeohui sikdange jaju osineun samoniminde jinjja tongi keusyeo.
She's a regular lady who comes to our restaurant, and she's really generous.
💡 Used affectionately or flatteringly by business owners. - 사모님, 오늘 비싼 옷 입고 오셨네요 정말 잘 어울리십니다.
samonim, oneul bissan ot ipgo osyeonneyo jeongmal jal eoullisipnida.
Madam, you wore such an expensive-looking outfit today, it suits you so well.
💡 Flattering a middle-aged female customer with 'Samonim' often yields better service.
Related words in Titles & Hierarchy
형님 hyeong-nim갑질(하다) gap-jil-ha-da을(의 입장) eul-ui-ip-jang이모 i-mo언니 eon-ni