4.14. Basic Korean Vocabulary: Professions

4.14. Basic Korean Vocabulary: Professions

Learning basic business vocabulary in Korean is essential for anyone just starting to learn the language. This vocabulary can be useful in many situations, such as job interviews, informal conversations and even to better understand Korean culture. In this section, we'll present a list of professions in Korean, as well as some useful phrases you can use in conversations.

Before we start, it's important to mention that in Korean, the suffix '-자' is often added to the end of a word to indicate a person who performs a specific action or has a specific profession. For example, '작가' (Jakga) means 'writer', where '작' (Jak) means 'to write' and '-가' is the suffix that indicates the person who performs the action.

List of Occupations in Korean

Here are some common professions in Korean:

• Teacher - 선생님 (Seonsaengnim)
• Doctor - 의사 (Uisa)
• Nurse - 간호사 (Ganhosa)
• Lawyer - 변호사 (Byeonhosa)
• Engineer - 엔지니어 (Enjinieo)
• Policeman - 경찰 (Gyeongchal)
• Cook - 요리사 (Yorisa)
• Student - 학생 (Haksaeng)
• Photographer - 사진작가 (Sajinjakga)
• Artist - 예술가 (Yesulga)
• Actor/ Actress - 배우 (Baeu)
• Musician - 음악가 (Eumakga)
• Scientist - 과학자 (Gwahakja)
• Journalist - 기자 (Gija)
• Businessman - 사업가 (Sa-eobga)

Useful Phrases in Korean

Here are some phrases you can use to talk about professions in Korean:

• What is your profession? - 당신의 직업은 무엇입니까? (Dangsin-ui jigeob-eun mueos-ibnikka?)
• I am a teacher. - 저는 선생님입니다. (Jeoneun seonsaengnim-ibnida.)
• My father is a doctor. - 제 아버지는 의사입니다. (Je abeojineun uisa-ibnida.)
• I want to be an engineer. - 저는 엔지니어가 되고 싶습니다. (Jeoneun enjinieoga doego sipseubnida.)
• He is a good cook. - 그는 좋은 요리사입니다. (Geuneun jo-eun yorisa-ibnida.)

We hope this chapter has helped you expand your Korean vocabulary. Remember that practice is key to mastering a new language, so try using these words and phrases in your everyday conversations. In the next chapter, we'll learn about the days of the week in Korean. Until then, keep practicing!

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