Korean word

영화배우

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeonghwabaeu

Meaning

  • nounmovie actor

Example

그는 영화배우가 되고 싶어 한다.keu neun yeong hwa bae u ga toe go si peo han da

He wants to become a movie actor.

Illustration for 영화배우 (movie actor)

More examples

그 영화에는 영화배우들이 많이 출연했다.keu yeong hwa e neun yeong hwa bae u deu ri ma ni chu ryeon haet tta

Many movie actors appeared in that film.

Core concept

A person whose acting brings a film character to life on screen.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 영화배우yu myeong han yeong hwa bae u

    famous movie actor

  • 주연 영화배우chu yeon yeong hwa bae u

    leading movie actor

  • 신인 영화배우si nin yeong hwa bae u

    newcomer movie actor

Similar words

배우paeu: A performer who plays a character for a camera or a live audience.
연기자yeongija: A professional performer who uses acting to present characters and stories.
연예인yeonyein: A person known to the public through work in popular entertainment.

Definition in Korean

영화배우는 영화 속 인물의 역할을 연기하는 사람이다.yeong hwa bae u neun yeong hwa sok in mu rui yeo ka reul yeon gi ha neun sa ra mi da

Word origin

The compound combines the Sino-Korean words for film and actor, making its meaning transparent as a person who acts in films.

Usage tips

  • The word identifies a film profession, so it can apply even when the person is not famous.

Other meanings

  • movie starnoun

Related words

  • 영화배우상yeonghwabaeusangmovie actor awardnoun
  • 여배우yeobaeuactressnoun
  • 영화배우협회yeonghwabaeuhyeopoefilm actors associationnoun

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