Korean word

연기자

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeongija

Meaning

  • nounactor

Example

그는 어릴 때부터 연기자가 되고 싶었다.keu neun eo ril ttae bu teo yeon gi ja ga toe go si peot tta

He wanted to become an actor from a young age.

Illustration for 연기자 (actor)

More examples

신인 연기자가 첫 연기로 호평을 받았다.si nin yeon gi ja ga cheot yeon gi ro ho pyeong eul pa dat tta

The rookie actor received praise for his first performance.

Core concept

A performer who communicates a fictional character and the story through acting.

Common phrases

  • 연기자 역할yeon gi ja yeo kal

    actor's role

  • 유명한 연기자yu myeong han yeon gi ja

    famous actor

  • 신예 연기자si nye yeon gi ja

    emerging actor

Similar words

배우paeu: A performer who takes a role in a movie, television drama, or live play.
연예인yeonyein: Someone active and well known in popular entertainment, including music, television, or acting.

Definition in Korean

배우라는 직업을 가리키는 말로, 연기를 통해 이야기와 인물을 전달하는 사람pae u ra neun chi geo beul ka ri ki neun mal lo yeon gi reul tong hae i ya gi wa in mu reul cheon dal ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word is built from the Sino-Korean element for acting and an element meaning person, so its form points to a person who performs.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in career descriptions because it names a person's occupation rather than one specific performance.

Other meanings

  • cast membernoun

Related words

  • 연기력yeongiryeokacting abilitynoun
  • 연기파yeongipaskilled actornoun

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