TOPIK · Level 137
15 words
Korean word
부
Pronunciation
Romanizationpu
Meaning
- nouncopy
Example
신문을 두 부 샀어요.sin mu neul tu pu sa sseo yo
I bought two copies of the newspaper.
More examples
월요일에 재무부 회의가 있어요.wo ryo i re chae mu bu hoe ui ga i sseo yo
There is a finance department meeting on Monday.
Core concept
One defined unit within a larger set, such as a single printed item or one department in an organization.
Common phrases
인사부in sa bu
human resources department
재무부chae mu bu
finance department
부서pu seo
department
Similar words
부서puseo: A workplace department consisting of staff responsible for related tasks.
과kwa: The name for a work department responsible for a specific area in an organization.
팀tim: A small working group formed to accomplish a common purpose.
Definition in Korean
어떤 조직이나 기관 안에서 특정한 역할이나 기능을 맡는 한 단위, 즉 부서나 부분을 가리키는 말.eo tteon cho ji gi na ki gwan a ne seo teuk jjeong han yeo ka ri na ki neung eul man neun han ta nwi cheuk pu seo na pu bu neul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean origin lies in a character for a section or part, a basic idea that developed into uses for both copies and departments.
Usage tips
- English speakers may first connect this word with copies, but workplace and school contexts often use it for an organized section instead.