Korean · Food & Drink
"Waiter" in Korean: 종업원
종업원jongeobwon
Waiter in Korean is 종업원 (jongeobwon). 종업원 means an employee in a service business and is not limited to male waiting staff.
Introducing someone
저분은 종업원이에요.jeobuneun jongeobwonieyo.
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How to pronounce 종업원
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jongeobwon
/tɕoŋʌpwʌn/
종업원 (jongeobwon) has 3 Hangul syllables. 종업원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Waiter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 종업원jongeobwon | Waiter Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 식당 종업원sikdang jongeobwon | restaurant staff member A useful combination with 종업원. | A useful combination with 종업원. |
| 종업원을jongeobwoneul | Waiter (as an object) Use 을 when 종업원 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 종업원 is the object of an action. |
How to use 종업원 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 종업원이에요.
jeobuneun jongeobwonieyo.
That person is a waiter.
종업원이 marks 종업원 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
종업원이 여기 있어요.
jongeobwoni yeogi isseoyo.
The waiter is here.
종업원이 marks 종업원 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
종업원과 이야기하고 싶어요.
jongeobwongwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the waiter.
종업원 appears in a complete sentence for waiter.
Mistakes English speakers make with 종업원
Incorrect: 저분은 종업원가에요.
Correct: 저분은 종업원이에요.
When practicing waiter, use the correct particle or copula after 종업원; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 종업원예요.
Correct: 종업원이에요.
When practicing waiter, when identifying something as 종업원, use 종업원이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
종업원 means an employee in a service business and is not limited to male waiting staff. The combination 식당 종업원 (sikdang jongeobwon) means restaurant staff member.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 종업원
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 종업원이에요.
jeobuneun jongeobwonieyo.
That person is a waiter.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
종업원이 여기 있어요.
jongeobwoni yeogi isseoyo.
The waiter 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 "Waiter" in Korean
What does 종업원 mean in Korean?
Waiter in Korean is 종업원 (jongeobwon). 종업원 means an employee in a service business and is not limited to male waiting staff.
How do I use 식당 종업원?
식당 종업원 (sikdang jongeobwon) means restaurant staff member. 종업원 means an employee in a service business and is not limited to male waiting staff.
Which object particle goes after 종업원?
The object form is 종업원을 because 종업원 ends in a consonant.
How is 종업원 pronounced?
종업원 (jongeobwon) has 3 Hangul syllables. 종업원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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