Korean word

신분

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinbun

Meaning

  • nounidentity

Example

경찰이 그의 신분을 확인했다.kyeong cha ri keu ui sin bu neul hwa gin haet tta

The police confirmed his identity.

Illustration for 신분 (identity)

More examples

그는 인터뷰에서 자신의 신분을 솔직하게 밝혔다.keu neun in teo byu e seo cha si nui sin bu neul sol ji ka ge pal kyeot tta

He openly disclosed his identity during the interview.

Core concept

A person's recognized standing and identifying background within a social system.

Common phrases

  • 신분 확인sin bun hwa gin

    identity verification

  • 신분을 밝히다sin bu neul pal ki da

    disclose one's identity

  • 신분 차별sin bun cha byeol

    social-status discrimination

Similar words

신원sinwon: Information that identifies a particular person, including a name, birth date, or hometown.
직업chigeop: Work that a person takes up as a livelihood or career.
지위chiwi: Social or organizational standing that brings a certain level of rank, power, or influence.
신분증sinbunjeung: An officially recognized photo ID carried to show who a person is.

Definition in Korean

한 사람의 사회적 위치나 가족 배경, 직업 따위로 구분되는 신분을 뜻하는 명사.han sa ra mui sa hoe jeok wi chi na ka jok pae gyeong chi geop tta wi ro ku bun doe neun sin bu neul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements sin, person or self, and bun, division or distinction, creating the idea of a person identified by social classification.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, speakers often mention the specific fact they need instead of using this broad formal noun, especially when asking about someone's work or background.

Other meanings

  • statusnoun

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