Korean word

안내원

Pronunciation

Romanizationannaewon

Meaning

  • nounattendant

Example

역에서 안내원에게 길을 물어봤어요.yeo ge seo an nae wo ne ge ki reul mu reo bwa sseo yo

I asked the attendant for directions at the station.

Illustration for 안내원 (attendant)

More examples

도서관에서 안내원이 이용 방법을 친절하게 알려 주셨어요.to seo gwa ne seo an nae wo ni i yong pang beo beul chin jeol ha ge al lyeo chu syeo sseo yo

The attendant kindly explained how to use the library.

Core concept

A staff member who gives visitors directions, information, and help with procedures at a public facility.

Common phrases

  • 지역 안내원chi yeok an nae won

    local guide

  • 도서관 안내원to seo gwan an nae won

    library attendant

Similar words

직원chigwon: An employee who carries out regular duties for a company, shop, or other organization.
접수원cheopssuwon: A receptionist who receives visitors or documents and guides them through the next step.
안내데스크 직원annaedeseukeu chigwon: An information-desk staff member who answers visitors' questions and directs them to services.
상담원sangdamwon: A customer service agent who discusses problems and explains available help or information.

Definition in Korean

공공장소에서 방문자에게 길이나 정보, 서비스 절차 등을 알려 주고 돕는 사람.kong gong jang so e seo pang mun ja e ge ki ri na cheong bo seo bi seu cheol cha teung eul al lyeo chu go tom neun sa ram

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements meaning guidance and a person in an organized role, so its form reflects a guidance worker.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, recognizing this role makes signs for information desks and visitor services easier to understand.

Other meanings

  • guidenoun

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