Korean word

멘토

Pronunciation

Romanizationmento

Meaning

  • nounmentor

Example

학생들은 멘토와 상담할 수 있어요.hak ssaeng deu reun men to wa sang dam hal ssu i sseo yo

Students can talk to a mentor.

Illustration for 멘토 (mentor)

More examples

취업 준비할 때 멘토의 조언이 큰 도움이 되었어요.chwi eop chun bi hal ttae men to ui cho eo ni keun to u mi toe eo sseo yo

My mentor's advice was a great help during my job search.

Core concept

An experienced person who helps someone grow through advice and guidance.

Common phrases

  • 멘토를 찾다men to reul chat tta

    seek a mentor

  • 멘토와 상담하다men to wa sang dam ha da

    consult a mentor

  • 멘토의 조언men to ui cho eon

    mentor's advice

Similar words

코치kochi: A trainer who helps a learner or athlete improve through regular practice.
조언자choeonja: A person whose advice helps shape a plan or decision.
스승seuseung: A teacher honored for passing on knowledge, skills, and guidance.
선배seonbae: An earlier member of the same school or workplace who can offer guidance.

Definition in Korean

경험이 풍부하여 조언이나 지도를 해 주는 사람.kyeong heo mi pung bu ha yeo cho eo ni na chi do reul hae chu neun sa ram

Word origin

The Korean noun is borrowed from English mentor, whose name comes from Mentor, a trusted adviser in Homer's Odyssey.

Usage tips

  • The role is about support and guidance, not job rank, so it does not automatically mean a boss or manager.

Related words

  • 멘토링mentoringmentoringnoun
  • 멘토하다mentohadamentorverb

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