English–Korean

“candidate” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhubo

Example

그는 차기 대통령 후보로 거론되고 있다.keu neun cha gi tae tong nyeong hu bo ro keo ron doe go it tta

He is being discussed as a candidate to be the next president.

Illustration for 후보 (candidate)

How to say “candidate” in Korean

“Candidate” in Korean is 후보 (hubo).

A person or thing placed among the options being considered for selection.

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

Example sentences with 후보

오늘이 후보 등록 마감일이다.o neu ri hu bo teung nok ma ga mi ri da

Today is the deadline for candidate registration.

Tips for using 후보

  • In news reports, being under consideration does not mean that the person or thing has already been chosen.

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