No. 9,361 in Korean
격에
"격에" means "in status, in class, or in rank."
In a sentence
그 그림은 격에 걸맞지 않게 화려하다.
That painting is excessively luxurious for its level.
Here, '격에' refers to the expected standard or level to which something should adhere or correspond.
그는 격에 맞는 행동을 했다.
He acted in a way befitting his status.
In this sentence, '격에' means aligning one's behavior to the appropriate status or level.
그 옷은 행사 장소의 격에 맞지 않는다.
That clothing doesn't suit the standard of the event venue.
Here, '격에' indicates the standard or suitability to which something should conform regarding the context or situation.
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