Korean word

우주인

Pronunciation

Romanizationujuin

Meaning

  • nounastronaut

Example

저는 우주인이 되고 싶어요.cheo neun u ju i ni toe go si peo yo

I want to become an astronaut.

Illustration for 우주인 (astronaut)

More examples

우주인은 우주복을 입어요.u ju i neun u ju bo geul i beo yo

An astronaut wears a spacesuit.

Core concept

A worker who leaves Earth and carries out tasks in space.

Common phrases

  • 우주인이 되다u ju i ni toe da

    become an astronaut

  • 우주인을 만나다u ju i neul man na da

    meet an astronaut

Similar words

우주비행사ujubihaengsa: A trained spacecraft crew member who travels into space for work.
외계인oegyein: A living being that comes from a planet or world outside Earth.

Definition in Korean

우주선을 타고 지구 밖의 우주에 가서 여러 일을 하는 사람u ju seo neul ta go chi gu pa kkui u ju e ka seo yeo reo i reul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

우주 (uju, "space") plus 인 (in, "person") forms a word for a person active in space.

Usage tips

  • The word connects space travel with a real job, so it is useful for talking about future hopes and careers.

Related words

  • 우주선ujuseonspacecraftnoun
  • 우주복ujubokspacesuitnoun

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