TOPIK · Level 218
15 words
Korean word
간부
Pronunciation
Romanizationkanbu
Meaning
- nounexecutive
Example
그는 회사에서 간부로 일하고 있다.keu neun hoe sa e seo kan bu ro il ha go it tta
He works as an executive at the company.
More examples
오늘은 간부 회의가 있다.o neu reun kan bu hoe ui ga it tta
There is an executive meeting today.
Core concept
A person at the center of an organization who helps decide policy and takes responsibility for carrying it out.
Common phrases
간부 회의kan bu hoe ui
executive meeting
간부 교육kan bu kyo yuk
executive training
Similar words
상사sangsa: A workplace superior who directs tasks and takes responsibility for team performance.
관리자kwallija: A person responsible for organizing work, resources, or access so a system operates smoothly.
부장pujang: A department head who coordinates departmental work and guides its staff.
임원imwon: A company leader who takes part in important decisions and organizational management.
Definition in Korean
어떤 조직에서 정책을 결정하거나 실행을 책임지는 위치에 있는 사람들을 가리키는 명사이다.eo tteon cho ji ge seo cheong chae geul kyeol jeong ha geo na sil haeng eul chae gim ji neun wi chi e in neun sa ram deu reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word comes from Chinese characters meaning a central part and an organizational group, giving the idea of a central organizational leader.
Usage tips
- Unlike a general employee or someone with long service, this word highlights authority to make decisions or direct important work.