Korean word

경비원

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongbiwon

Meaning

  • nounsecurity guard

Example

그 건물에는 경비원이 있어요.keu keon mu re neun kyeong bi wo ni i sseo yo

There is a security guard in that building.

Illustration for 경비원 (security guard)

More examples

밤에 경비원이 건물을 순찰해요.pa me kyeong bi wo ni keon mu reul sun chal hae yo

At night, the security guard patrols the building.

Core concept

A watchful worker who controls access to a building or facility and protects the people and property inside.

Common phrases

  • 경비원으로 일하다kyeong bi wo neu ro il ha da

    work as a security guard

  • 경비원에게 문의하다kyeong bi wo ne ge mu nui ha da

    ask the security guard

Similar words

경찰kyeongchal: A public official who enforces the law and protects public safety.
보안요원poanyowon: A security worker who handles safety problems and prevents threats at a facility or event.
관리인kwalliin: A person who looks after a building, handles small repairs, and answers residents' questions.
경호원kyeonghowon: A person who stays close to someone under protection and guards that person's safety.

Definition in Korean

경비원은 건물이나 시설의 출입과 안전을 지키는 사람.kyeong bi wo neun keon mu ri na si seo rui chu rip kkwa an jeo neul chi ki neun sa ram

Word origin

It is formed from a Sino-Korean word for guarding and an element meaning a member or worker, giving the sense of a person assigned to security.

Usage tips

  • A visitor may be asked to confirm their identity or purpose, especially when entering an office, apartment building, or other restricted place.

Opposites

Related words

  • 경비kyeongbisecuritynoun
  • 경비하다kyeongbihadaguardverb
  • 경비대kyeongbidaesecurity teamnoun

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