Korean word

사장님

Pronunciation

Romanizationsajangnim

Meaning

  • nounboss

Example

우리 사장님은 친절하세요.u ri sa jang ni meun chin jeol ha se yo

Our boss is kind.

Illustration for 사장님 (boss)

More examples

회의에서 사장님이 안건을 설명하셨어요.hoe ui e seo sa jang ni mi an geo neul seol myeong ha syeo sseo yo

The boss explained the agenda at the meeting.

Core concept

The person at the top who carries responsibility for a company, organization, or business.

Common phrases

  • 사장님께sa jang nim kke

    to the boss

  • 사장님과 회의sa jang nim gwa hoe ui

    meeting with the boss

  • 사장님의 결정sa jang ni mui kyeol jeong

    the boss's decision

Similar words

사장sajang: The head of a company or business who manages its work and operations.
대표taepyo: A person chosen to speak or act officially for a group or organization.
주인chuin: A person who owns a shop, home, object, or other property.
점주cheomju: The owner or manager of a restaurant or small shop.

Definition in Korean

조직이나 사업체의 최고 책임자를 높여 이르는 호칭cho ji gi na sa eop che ui choe go chae gim ja reul no pyeo i reu neun ho ching

Word origin

사장님 (sajangnim, "honorific term for a boss or owner") combines 사장 (sajang, "company head") with 님 (nim, "honorific suffix"), respectfully naming the person in charge.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, 사장님 (sajangnim, "honorific term for a boss or owner") can politely address the owner of a small shop, not only the head of a workplace.

Other meanings

  • ownernoun

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