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"Lawyer" in Korean: 변호사
변호사byeonhosa
Lawyer in Korean is 변호사 (byeonhosa). 변호사 is the Korean noun for lawyer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 변호사예요.jeobuneun byeonhosayeyo.
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How to pronounce 변호사
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byeonhosa
/pjʌnhosa/
변호사 (byeonhosa) has 3 Hangul syllables. 변호사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Lawyer" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 변호사byeonhosa | Lawyer Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 변호사와 상담byeonhosawa sangdam | consultation with a lawyer A useful combination with 변호사. | A useful combination with 변호사. |
| 변호사를byeonhosareul | Lawyer (as an object) Use 를 when 변호사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 변호사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 변호사 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 변호사예요.
jeobuneun byeonhosayeyo.
That person is a lawyer.
변호사 appears in a complete sentence for lawyer.
- 2Finding someone
변호사가 여기 있어요.
byeonhosaga yeogi isseoyo.
The lawyer is here.
변호사가 marks 변호사 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
변호사와 이야기하고 싶어요.
byeonhosawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the lawyer.
변호사 appears in a complete sentence for lawyer.
Mistakes English speakers make with 변호사
Incorrect: 변호사이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 변호사가 여기 있어요.
When practicing lawyer, use the correct particle or copula after 변호사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 변호사이에요.
Correct: 변호사예요.
When practicing lawyer, when identifying something as 변호사, use 변호사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
변호사 is the Korean noun for lawyer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 변호사와 상담 (byeonhosawa sangdam) means consultation with a lawyer.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 변호사
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 변호사예요.
jeobuneun byeonhosayeyo.
That person is a lawyer.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
변호사가 여기 있어요.
byeonhosaga yeogi isseoyo.
The lawyer 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 "Lawyer" in Korean
What does 변호사 mean in Korean?
Lawyer in Korean is 변호사 (byeonhosa). 변호사 is the Korean noun for lawyer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 변호사와 상담?
변호사와 상담 (byeonhosawa sangdam) means consultation with a lawyer. 변호사 is the Korean noun for lawyer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 변호사?
The object form is 변호사를 because 변호사 ends in a vowel.
How is 변호사 pronounced?
변호사 (byeonhosa) has 3 Hangul syllables. 변호사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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