Korean word

스승

Pronunciation

Romanizationseuseung

Meaning

  • nounteacher

Example

학교에서 스승을 만나면 인사해야 해요.hak kkyo e seo seu seung eul man na myeon in sa hae ya hae yo

When you meet your teacher at school, you should say hello.

Illustration for 스승 (teacher)

More examples

학교를 떠난 뒤에도 스승의 말씀을 떠올려요.hak kkyo reul tteo nan twi e do seu seung ui mal sseu meul tteo ol lyeo yo

Even after leaving school, I remember my teacher's words.

Core concept

A teacher regarded as a trusted master and source of guidance.

Common phrases

  • 스승을 존경하다seu seung eul chon gyeong ha da

    respect one's teacher

  • 스승으로서seu seung eu ro seo

    as a teacher

  • 스승의 가르침seu seung ui ka reu chim

    a teacher's teachings

Similar words

선생님seonsaengnim: A respectful title for a teacher in school or everyday learning settings.
교사kyosa: A professional teacher working at a school or other educational institution.
교수kyosu: A university teacher who teaches students and conducts research.
강사kangsa: An instructor who teaches in a lecture, course, or training program.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 지식이나 기술을 가르치는 사람.ta reun sa ra me ge chi si gi na ki su reul ka reu chi neun sa ram

Word origin

스승 (seuseung, "teacher") is a native Korean term that has long referred to a person who teaches knowledge or skills and is respected for that role.

Usage tips

  • Its formal and respectful tone makes it more natural in tributes or serious descriptions than in a casual classroom exchange.

Other meanings

  • mentornoun
  • masternoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 스승감seuseunggamteacher materialnoun

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