English–Korean
“subordinate” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationaraetssaram
Example
팀장은 아랫사람들을 잘 관리해야 한다.tim jang eun a raet ssa ram deu reul chal kwal li hae ya han da
The team leader must manage their subordinates well.
How to say “subordinate” in Korean
“Subordinate” in Korean is 아랫사람 (araetssaram).
Someone located below another person in rank, authority, or sometimes age.
Example sentences with 아랫사람
부장은 아랫사람과 소통하려고 노력했다.pu jang eun a raet ssa ram gwa so tong ha ryeo go no ryeo kaet tta
The department manager made an effort to communicate with subordinates.
Tips for using 아랫사람
- English-speaking learners may expect a workplace meaning from subordinate, but this Korean word also covers some age-based relationships.