Korean word

역무원

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeongmuwon

Meaning

  • nounstation attendant

Example

짐이 많아서 역무원에게 도움을 요청했어요.chi mi ma na seo yeong mu wo ne ge to u meul yo cheong hae sseo yo

I had a lot of luggage, so I asked a station attendant for help.

Illustration for 역무원 (station attendant)

More examples

전동차 탑승 전에는 역무원의 안내 방송을 확인하세요.cheon dong cha tap sseung cheo ne neun yeong mu wo nui an nae pang song eul hwa gin ha se yo

Listen to the station attendant's announcement before boarding the train.

Core concept

A station worker who helps passengers and keeps the station running safely.

Common phrases

  • 역무원에게 탑승 방법을 물어보다yeong mu wo ne ge tap sseung pang beo beul mu reo bo da

    ask a station attendant how to board

  • 역무원의 안내 방송yeong mu wo nui an nae pang song

    station attendant's announcement

Similar words

직원chigwon: An employee who works for a company, shop, or other organization.
안내원annaewon: A public-place attendant who gives visitors directions, information, or help with procedures.
매표원maepyowon: A ticket-counter worker who takes payment and issues tickets.
검표원keompyowon: A ticket inspector who checks whether passengers have valid tickets at a gate.

Definition in Korean

역무원은 역에서 승객 안내, 승차권 판매, 안전 관리 등 역 업무를 담당하는 사람이다.yeong mu wo neun yeo ge seo seung gaek an nae seung cha gwon pan mae an jeon kwal li teung yeok eom mu reul tam dang ha neun sa ra mi da

Word origin

The compound 역무 (yeongmu, "station operations") + 원 (won, "staff member") combines station work with the person responsible for it.

Usage tips

  • The title covers more than a ticket seller, so it is useful when looking for the right person to ask for help inside a station.

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