Korean word

동료

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongnyo

Meaning

  • nouncoworker

Example

회사에 동료가 많아요.hoe sa e tong nyo ga ma na yo

There are many coworkers at the company.

Illustration for 동료 (coworker)

More examples

회의에서 동료와 의견을 나눴어요.hoe ui e seo tong nyo wa ui gyeo neul na nwo sseo yo

I exchanged opinions with a coworker at the meeting.

Core concept

People linked by working together in the same organization.

Common phrases

  • 팀 동료tim tong nyo

    teammate

  • 동료와 의견을 나누다tong nyo wa ui gyeo neul na nu da

    exchange opinions with a coworker

  • 동료와 협력하다tong nyo wa hyeom nyeo ka da

    work together with a coworker

Similar words

친구chingu: A trusted person who shares everyday activities, conversation, and enjoyment.
상사sangsa: A workplace manager who directs employees and takes responsibility for team results.
부하puha: An employee in a lower position who receives work assignments from a manager.
선배seonbae: A person who joined the same group earlier or has more experience there.

Definition in Korean

같은 회사나 조직에서 함께 일하는 사람을 이르는 말.ka teun hoe sa na cho ji ge seo ham kke il ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning same and fellow worker, highlighting people who work together.

Usage tips

  • Unlike friend, this word describes a work relationship without saying that the people are personally close.

Other meanings

  • companionnoun

Related words

  • 동료관계tongnyogwangyecolleague relationshipnoun

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