TOPIK · Level 67
15 words
Korean word
대통령
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaetongnyeong
Meaning
- nounpresident
Example
선거에서 대통령을 뽑았어요.seon geo e seo tae tong nyeong eul ppo ba sseo yo
We elected the president in the election.
More examples
현 대통령은 국제 회담에 참석했어요.hyeon tae tong nyeong eun kuk jje hoe da me cham seo kae sseo yo
The current president attended an international summit.
Core concept
A country's chief public leader who represents the nation and directs its government.
Common phrases
대통령 선거tae tong nyeong seon geo
presidential election
현 대통령hyeon tae tong nyeong
current president
대통령 취임tae tong nyeong chwi im
presidential inauguration
Similar words
정치인cheongchiin: A person involved in politics who helps shape public policy or serves in a political role.
공직자kongjikjja: A person who holds an official public position and performs duties for the government.
선거seongeo: A formal process in which people vote to choose representatives or government officials.
Definition in Korean
한 나라의 최고 통치자나 국가 원수를 가리키는 말로, 국민의 선거 등에 의해 선출되어 나라를 대표하고 정부를 이끄는 사람.han na ra ui choe go tong chi ja na kuk kka won su reul ka ri ki neun mal lo kung mi nui seon geo teung e ui hae seon chul doe eo na ra reul tae pyo ha go cheong bu reul i kkeu neun sa ram
Word origin
This Sino-Korean title combines elements meaning great and governing leader, reflecting its use for the head of a state.
Usage tips
- Unlike English president, which can also name a company or club leader, this word normally points to a country's national leader.
Related words
- 대통령선거taetongnyeongseongeopresidential electionnoun
- 대통령직taetongnyeongjikpresidencynoun
- 대통령제taetongnyeongjepresidential systemnoun