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"Driver" in Korean: 운전기사
운전기사unjeongisa
Driver in Korean is 운전기사 (unjeongisa). 운전기사 is the Korean noun for driver; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 운전기사예요.jeobuneun unjeongisayeyo.
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How to pronounce 운전기사
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unjeongisa
/untɕʌnkisa/
운전기사 (unjeongisa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 운전기사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Driver" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 운전기사unjeongisa | Driver Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 운전기사와 상담unjeongisawa sangdam | consultation with a driver A useful combination with 운전기사. | A useful combination with 운전기사. |
| 운전기사를unjeongisareul | Driver (as an object) Use 를 when 운전기사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 운전기사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 운전기사 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 운전기사예요.
jeobuneun unjeongisayeyo.
That person is a driver.
운전기사 appears in a complete sentence for driver.
- 2Finding someone
운전기사가 여기 있어요.
unjeongisaga yeogi isseoyo.
The driver is here.
운전기사가 marks 운전기사 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
운전기사와 이야기하고 싶어요.
unjeongisawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the driver.
운전기사 appears in a complete sentence for driver.
Mistakes English speakers make with 운전기사
Incorrect: 운전기사이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 운전기사가 여기 있어요.
When practicing driver, use the correct particle or copula after 운전기사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 운전기사이에요.
Correct: 운전기사예요.
When practicing driver, when identifying something as 운전기사, use 운전기사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
운전기사 is the Korean noun for driver; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 운전기사와 상담 (unjeongisawa sangdam) means consultation with a driver.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 운전기사
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 운전기사예요.
jeobuneun unjeongisayeyo.
That person is a driver.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
운전기사가 여기 있어요.
unjeongisaga yeogi isseoyo.
The driver 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 "Driver" in Korean
What does 운전기사 mean in Korean?
Driver in Korean is 운전기사 (unjeongisa). 운전기사 is the Korean noun for driver; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 운전기사와 상담?
운전기사와 상담 (unjeongisawa sangdam) means consultation with a driver. 운전기사 is the Korean noun for driver; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 운전기사?
The object form is 운전기사를 because 운전기사 ends in a vowel.
How is 운전기사 pronounced?
운전기사 (unjeongisa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 운전기사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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