Korean Conversation · Level 356
15 words
Korean word
상무
Pronunciation
Romanizationsangmu
Meaning
- nounmanaging director
Example
오늘 상무님이 보고를 하셨어요.o neul sang mu ni mi po go reul ha syeo sseo yo
Today, the managing director gave a report.
More examples
점심에 상무와 함께 식사했어요.cheom si me sang mu wa ham kke sik ssa hae sseo yo
I had lunch with the managing director.
Core concept
A senior company executive who oversees a department's day-to-day work and operations.
Common phrases
상무와 통화하다sang mu wa tong hwa ha da
speak with the managing director by phone
상무와 점심을 먹다sang mu wa cheom si meul meok tta
have lunch with the managing director
Similar words
사장sajang: The head of a company or business with final responsibility for its management.
이사isa: A company director who is responsible for the plans and direction of a specific division.
부장pujang: A department manager who organizes the work and leads the staff.
과장kwajang: A middle manager who handles practical work in a section and coordinates its members.
Definition in Korean
회사의 임원으로, 부서의 일상 업무와 운영을 맡는 직책hoe sa ui i mwo neu ro pu seo ui il sang eom mu wa u nyeong eul man neun chik chaek
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning constant and duties, pointing to responsibility for a company's ongoing affairs.
Usage tips
- The exact rank and duties of this title vary between companies, so the title alone does not always show an executive's precise position.
Other meanings
- executive directornoun