Korean word

선수

Pronunciation

Romanizationseonsu

Meaning

  • nounplayer

Example

우리 팀에는 좋은 선수가 많아요.u ri ti me neun cho eun seon su ga ma na yo

Our team has many good players.

Illustration for 선수 (player)

More examples

그 선수는 다음 경기에서 출전할 거예요.keu seon su neun ta eum kyeong gi e seo chul jeon hal kkeo ye yo

That player will compete in the next game.

Core concept

A person actively competing for a team or as an individual in a match.

Common phrases

  • 프로 선수peu ro seon su

    professional player

  • 주전 선수chu jeon seon su

    starting player

  • 교체 선수kyo che seon su

    substitute player

Similar words

운동선수undongseonsu: A person who competes in sports using trained physical skill.
프로선수peuroseonsu: An athlete who makes a living by competing in sports.
플레이어peulleieo: A person who plays in a game or sports event.
경쟁자kyeongjaengja: A person who competes against others in the same contest.

Definition in Korean

경기나 시합에서 한 팀 또는 개인으로 출전하여 경기에 참가하는 사람.kyeong gi na si ha be seo han tim tto neun kae i neu ro chul jeon ha yeo kyeong gi e cham ga ha neun sa ram

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean parts express the idea of a hand chosen for a competition, which helps link the word to a competing participant.

Usage tips

  • English player can also mean a powerful person in business or politics, but this word focuses on competition itself.

Other meanings

  • contestantnoun

Related words

  • 선수단seonsudanteam of playersnoun
  • 선수촌seonsuchonathletes' villagenoun
  • 선수권seonsugwonchampionshipnoun

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