Korean Conversation · Level 193
15 words
Korean word
승무원
Pronunciation
Romanizationseungmuwon
Meaning
- nouncrew member
Example
저는 승무원입니다.cheo neun seung mu wo nim ni da
I am a crew member.
More examples
비행 중에 승무원이 안전 수칙을 안내했어요.pi haeng chung e seung mu wo ni an jeon su chi geul an nae hae sseo yo
The crew member explained the safety rules during the flight.
Core concept
A worker aboard a plane, train, or ship who looks after passengers and keeps the journey safe.
Common phrases
항공 승무원hang gong seung mu won
airline crew
승무원 서비스seung mu won seo bi seu
onboard crew service
승무원 복장seung mu won pok jjang
crew uniform
Similar words
객실승무원kaekssilseungmuwon: Aircraft cabin staff who guide passengers, provide food and drinks, and check safety in emergencies.
조종사chojongsa: A trained professional who flies an aircraft and controls its takeoff, flight, and landing safely.
기관사kigwansa: A railway operator who drives a train and controls its speed and safe movement.
열차승무원yeolchaseungmuwon: Train staff who guide passengers, provide onboard service, and help manage boarding and exiting.
Definition in Korean
비행기·열차·배 등에서 승객에게 서비스를 제공하고 안전을 책임지는 사람pi haeng gi yeol cha pae teung e seo seung gae ge ge seo bi seu reul che gong ha go an jeo neul chae gim ji neun sa ram
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean compound combining the idea of duties performed aboard a vehicle with a term meaning a member of staff.
Usage tips
- English speakers should not limit this word to air travel because it also covers passenger-service staff on trains and ships.
Other meanings
- flight attendantnoun
Related words
- 객실승무원kaekssilseungmuwoncabin crewnoun
- 항공승무원hanggongseungmuwonaviation crewnoun