Korean · People & Family
"Colleague" in Korean: 동료
동료dongnyo
Colleague in Korean is 동료 (dongnyo). 동료 is the Korean noun for colleague; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 동료예요.jeobuneun dongnyoyeyo.
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How to pronounce 동료
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dongnyo
/toŋnjo/
동료 (dongnyo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 동료 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Colleague" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 동료dongnyo | Colleague Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 동료와 상담dongnyowa sangdam | consultation with a colleague A useful combination with 동료. | A useful combination with 동료. |
| 동료를dongnyoreul | Colleague (as an object) Use 를 when 동료 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 동료 is the object of an action. |
How to use 동료 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 동료예요.
jeobuneun dongnyoyeyo.
That person is a colleague.
동료 appears in a complete sentence for colleague.
- 2Finding someone
동료가 여기 있어요.
dongnyoga yeogi isseoyo.
The colleague is here.
동료가 marks 동료 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
동료와 이야기하고 싶어요.
dongnyowa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the colleague.
동료 appears in a complete sentence for colleague.
Mistakes English speakers make with 동료
Incorrect: 동료이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 동료가 여기 있어요.
When practicing colleague, use the correct particle or copula after 동료; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 동료이에요.
Correct: 동료예요.
When practicing colleague, when identifying something as 동료, use 동료예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
동료 is the Korean noun for colleague; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 동료와 상담 (dongnyowa sangdam) means consultation with a colleague.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 동료
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 동료예요.
jeobuneun dongnyoyeyo.
That person is a colleague.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
동료가 여기 있어요.
dongnyoga yeogi isseoyo.
The colleague is here.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Colleague" in Korean
What does 동료 mean in Korean?
Colleague in Korean is 동료 (dongnyo). 동료 is the Korean noun for colleague; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 동료와 상담?
동료와 상담 (dongnyowa sangdam) means consultation with a colleague. 동료 is the Korean noun for colleague; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 동료?
The object form is 동료를 because 동료 ends in a vowel.
How is 동료 pronounced?
동료 (dongnyo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 동료 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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