Korean word

저분

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheobun

Meaning

  • pronounthat person

Example

저분은 의사세요.cheo bu neun ui sa se yo

That person is a doctor.

Illustration for 저분 (that person)

More examples

저분에게 연락해 보세요.cheo bu ne ge yeol la kae po se yo

Please try contacting that person.

Core concept

A respectful way to point out someone who is over there or not being addressed directly.

Common phrases

  • 저분에게cheo bu ne ge

    to that person

  • 저분께cheo bun kke

    to that person

  • 저분과cheo bun gwa

    with that person

Similar words

그분keubun: A polite way to mention a person already being discussed.
이분ibun: A polite way to point to or introduce one person who is nearby.
그사람keusaram: An ordinary way to refer to a person mentioned or seen earlier.
저사람cheosaram: A less polite way to point to someone who is far away.

Definition in Korean

저분은 멀리 있거나 화자에게 직접 호칭하기에 적절하지 않은 사람을 공손하게 가리키는 대명사이다.cheo bu neun meol li it kkeo na hwa ja e ge chik jjeop ho ching ha gi e cheok jjeol ha ji a neun sa ra meul kong son ha ge ka ri ki neun tae myeong sa i da

Word origin

저분 (jeobun, "that respected person") combines 저 (jeo, "that over there") with 분 (bun, "a respected person") to point to someone politely.

Usage tips

  • 저분 (jeobun, "that person") is used when talking about someone, not when calling out to that person directly.

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