Korean word

예술가

Pronunciation

Romanizationyesulga

Meaning

  • nounartist

Example

그는 예술가예요.keu neun ye sul ga ye yo

He is an artist.

Illustration for 예술가 (artist)

More examples

그는 예술가로 활동하며 전시를 준비하고 있다.keu neun ye sul ga ro hwal dong ha myeo cheon si reul chun bi ha go it tta

He works as an artist and is preparing an exhibition.

Core concept

A creator who turns feelings and ideas into works of art.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 예술가yu myeong han ye sul ga

    famous artist

  • 예술가로 활동하다ye sul ga ro hwal dong ha da

    work as an artist

  • 신진 예술가sin jin ye sul ga

    emerging artist

Similar words

화가hwaga: A person who makes paintings, often for display or sale.
음악가eumakkka: A person who creates, performs, or sings music.
작가chakkka: A person who creates written works for print, performance, or media.
예술인yesurin: A person who takes part in artistic work or activities.

Definition in Korean

그림·음악·무용 등으로 감정이나 생각을 표현하는 작품을 만들거나 그런 활동을 하는 사람keu rim eu mak mu yong teung eu ro kam jeong i na saeng ga geul pyo hyeon ha neun chak pu meul man deul geo na keu reon hwal dong eul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation 예술가 (yesulga, "artist") combines 예술 (yesul, "art") with 가 (ga, "person in a field"), meaning a person devoted to art.

Usage tips

  • This noun can describe a professional or an amateur creator, so it does not by itself say that making art is the person's job.

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