Korean word

사원

Pronunciation

Romanizationsawon

Meaning

  • nounemployee

Example

그 회사에 사원이 많이 있어요.keu hoe sa e sa wo ni ma ni i sseo yo

There are many employees in that company.

Illustration for 사원 (employee)

More examples

신입 사원이 회사에 적응하고 있어요.si nip sa wo ni hoe sa e cheo geung ha go i sseo yo

The new employee is adjusting to the company.

Core concept

A company team member carrying out paid work as part of the organization.

Common phrases

  • 신입 사원si nip sa won

    new employee

  • 경력 사원kyeong nyeok sa won

    experienced employee

  • 계약직 사원kye yak jjik sa won

    contract employee

Similar words

직원chigwon: A person employed to do a particular job at a business, shop, or organization.
회사원hoesawon: A person with regular paid work for a company.
동료tongnyo: A person who shares a workplace or team with other workers.
구성원kuseongwon: A person belonging to an organization, club, or group.

Definition in Korean

회사에서 급여를 받고 일하는 구성원.hoe sa e seo keu byeo reul pat kko il ha neun ku seong won

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound meaning a company or group member, which explains its workplace sense.

Usage tips

  • When used as a company rank, the word describes a level in the organization, while everyday context may use it for an employee without naming a specific job function.

Other meanings

  • templenoun

Related words

  • 사원증sawonjeungemployee ID cardnoun

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