Korean word

무용가

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuyongga

Meaning

  • noundancer

Example

그녀는 무용가입니다.keu nyeo neun mu yong ga im ni da

She is a dancer.

Illustration for 무용가 (dancer)

More examples

지난주에 유명한 무용가의 공연을 봤어요.chi nan ju e yu myeong han mu yong ga ui kong yeo neul pwa sseo yo

Last week, I saw a famous dancer's performance.

Core concept

A professional artist who presents dance on stage as a form of performance or artistic expression.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 무용가yu myeong han mu yong ga

    famous dancer

  • 무용가로 활동하다mu yong ga ro hwal dong ha da

    work as a dancer

  • 전문 무용가cheon mun mu yong ga

    professional dancer

Similar words

댄서taenseo: A performer who follows pop or street choreography with rhythm and clear steps.
무용수muyongsu: A performing-arts student or professional who trains in dance for stage performances.

Definition in Korean

무용가는 공연이나 예술 활동으로 춤을 선보이는 전문 예술가mu yong ga neun kong yeo ni na ye sul hwal dong eu ro chu meul seon bo i neun cheon mun ye sul ga

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean element for dance with a suffix meaning a specialist or professional, identifying someone who makes dance an art or occupation.

Usage tips

  • This formal word often points to an artistic or professional dancer, while the English word dancer is broader and can also describe casual or nonprofessional performers.

Related words

  • 무용muyongdancenoun
  • 무용수muyongsudancernoun
  • 무용단muyongdandance troupenoun

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