Korean word

뱃사람

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaetssaram

Meaning

  • nounsailor

Example

그 배에는 뱃사람이 많다.keu pae e neun paet ssa ra mi man ta

There are many sailors on that ship.

Illustration for 뱃사람 (sailor)

More examples

뱃사람들은 폭풍 때문에 항구에 머물렀다.paet ssa ram deu reun pok pung ttae mu ne hang gu e meo mul leot tta

The sailors remained in the harbor because of the storm.

Core concept

A person whose work is carried out aboard a vessel, including sailing, fishing, or keeping the vessel running.

Common phrases

  • 뱃사람들paet ssa ram deul

    sailors

  • 뱃사람 생활paet ssa ram saeng hwal

    life at sea

  • 뱃사람 직업paet ssa ram chi geop

    sailing profession

Similar words

선원seonwon: A crew member who works aboard a ship used for fishing, trade, research, or other purposes.
승무원seungmuwon: A staff member on a plane, train, or ship who serves passengers and keeps them safe.
선장seonjang: The person in charge of a ship's course, operation, and safety.

Definition in Korean

배에 소속되어 항해·조업·유지보수를 하는 사람pae e so sok ttoe eo hang hae cho eop yu ji bo su reul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

This compound joins the Korean word for boat with the word for person, making its basic meaning a person who works with or aboard a vessel.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture only someone who steers a ship, but this word can cover people who fish or maintain the vessel as well.

Opposites

  • 육지 사람yukjji saramland-dwellernoun

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