Korean word

동반인

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongbanin

Meaning

  • nouncompanion

Example

그는 항상 동반인을 데리고 다녀요.keu neun hang sang tong ba ni neul te ri go ta nyeo yo

He always goes around with a companion.

Illustration for 동반인 (companion)

More examples

가게는 동반인이 있을 때 우선 좌석을 배정해요.ka ge neun tong ba ni ni i sseul ttae u seon chwa seo geul pae jeong hae yo

The store assigns priority seating when a companion is present.

Core concept

A person who stays with or travels alongside someone else.

Common phrases

  • 동반인이 있다tong ba ni ni it tta

    have a companion

  • 동반인이 필요하다tong ba ni ni pi ryo ha da

    need a companion

Similar words

일행ilhaeng: People traveling together as one group for a common purpose.
동행tonghaeng: A person present with someone during a trip or other joint activity.
동반자tongbanja: A person who accompanies someone to an event, outing, or other occasion.
같이 온 사람kachi on saram: A person who came along with someone, in everyday spoken language.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람과 함께 이동하거나 함께 있는 사람을 가리키는 말.eo tteon sa ram gwa ham kke i dong ha geo na ham kke in neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning accompanying and person, reflecting someone who travels or stays with another.

Usage tips

  • Compared with casual everyday words, this noun has a formal tone that suits notices and documents asking who is traveling with someone.

Other meanings

  • attendantnoun

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