English–Korean

“actor” in Korean

Korean

Also연기자 (yeongija)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaeu

Example

새 영화에서 배우가 주연을 맡았어요.sae yeong hwa e seo pae u ga chu yeo neul ma ta sseo yo

The actor played the lead in the new movie.

Illustration for 배우 (actor)

How to say “actor” in Korean

“Actor” in Korean is 배우 (paeu).

A performer who plays a character in front of a camera or a live audience.

Full entry for 배우: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 배우

신인 배우가 첫 촬영을 마쳤어요.si nin pae u ga cheot chwa ryeong eul ma cheo sseo yo

The rookie actor finished their first shoot.

Tips for using 배우

  • This job word can describe a child in a school play as well as a professional performer, so it does not by itself mean celebrity.

Other Korean words for “actor”

그는 어릴 때부터 연기자가 되고 싶었다.keu neun eo ril ttae bu teo yeon gi ja ga toe go si peot tta

He wanted to become an actor from a young age.

“actor” in other languages