Korean word

가수

Pronunciation

Romanizationkasu

Meaning

  • nounsinger

Example

이번 콘서트에는 유명한 가수를 초대했어요.i beon kon seo teu e neun yu myeong han ka su reul cho dae hae sseo yo

We invited a famous singer to this concert.

Illustration for 가수 (singer)

More examples

그는 가수가 되기 위해 연습하고 있어요.keu neun ka su ga toe gi wi hae yeon seu pa go i sseo yo

He is practicing to become a singer.

Core concept

A person who sings for work or as an activity, whether on stage or in recordings.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 가수yu myeong han ka su

    famous singer

  • 신인 가수si nin ka su

    rookie singer

  • 솔로 가수sol lo ka su

    solo singer

  • 인기 있는 가수in gi in neun ka su

    popular singer

Similar words

노래하는 사람noraehaneun saram: A person who sings as a hobby or part of everyday life.
보컬pokeol: A band or group member who handles the singing.
가수님kasunim: A respectful title used when speaking to or about a singer.

Definition in Korean

무대나 녹음에서 노래를 부르는 것을 직업이나 활동으로 하는 사람mu dae na no geu me seo no rae reul pu reu neun keo seul chi geo bi na hwal dong eu ro ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word joins two Chinese-based parts meaning song and hand, with hand suggesting the person who does the action, so it means someone who sings.

Usage tips

  • A person does not need to be famous to fit this word; the focus is on singing as a job or activity.

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