TOPIK · Level 122
16 words
Korean word
시인
Pronunciation
Romanizationsiin
Meaning
- nounpoet
Example
그는 유명한 시인이다.keu neun yu myeong han si i ni da
He is a famous poet.
More examples
그는 신작으로 다시 한 번 시인으로서의 면모를 보였다.keu neun sin ja geu ro ta si han peon si i neu ro seo ui myeon mo reul po yeot tta
He once again showed his qualities as a poet with his new work.
Core concept
Someone known for expressing ideas and emotions through poems.
Common phrases
신인 시인si nin si in
emerging poet
대표적인 시인tae pyo jeo gin si in
leading poet
시인의 작품si i nui chak pum
poet's works
Similar words
작가chakkka: A person who creates written works for publication, performance, or media.
소설가soseolga: A person who writes fictional stories for publication.
Definition in Korean
시를 쓰는 사람si reul sseu neun sa ram
Word origin
The word joins the Sino-Korean elements for poem and person to form the meaning poet.
Usage tips
- The word can be used as a respectful label for a poet, not just as a description of one poem, so it often appears with a person's name or occupation.