Korean word

농부

Pronunciation

Romanizationnongbu

Meaning

  • nounfarmer

Example

그 농부는 밭에서 일합니다.keu nong bu neun pa te seo il ham ni da

That farmer works in the field.

Illustration for 농부 (farmer)

More examples

농부와 대화해 보세요.nong bu wa tae hwa hae po se yo

Try talking with a farmer.

Core concept

A person whose daily work is growing crops and bringing in the harvest.

Common phrases

  • 농부가 일하다nong bu ga il ha da

    farmer at work

  • 농부와 대화nong bu wa tae hwa

    talk with a farmer

  • 농부의 일nong bu ui il

    farmer's work

Similar words

농민nongmin: A person who makes a living through farming.
농사꾼nongsakkun: A person who mainly does field work by hand and with tools.
농업인nongeobin: A person who works in the field of agriculture.

Definition in Korean

농작물을 가꾸고 수확하는 일에 종사하는 사람.nong jang mu reul ka kku go su hwa ka neun i re chong sa ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning agriculture and a working person, giving the sense of someone who farms.

Usage tips

  • Like English farmer, this word describes a person by their work and does not by itself show whether they own the land they farm.

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