Korean word

전문가

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheonmunga

Meaning

  • nounexpert

Example

그 분야에 전문가가 많아요.keu pu nya e cheon mun ga ga ma na yo

There are many experts in that field.

Illustration for 전문가 (expert)

More examples

문제가 복잡해서 전문가의 도움이 필요해요.mun je ga pok jja pae seo cheon mun ga ui to u mi pi ryo hae yo

The problem is complicated, so we need an expert's help.

Core concept

Someone with specialized knowledge or ability who can handle a particular field at a high level.

Common phrases

  • 전문가 의견cheon mun ga ui gyeon

    expert opinion

  • 전문가 도움cheon mun ga to um

    expert help

Similar words

프로peuro: A person who works professionally in a field or performs at a high level.
고수kosu: Someone exceptionally good at a skill or activity.

Definition in Korean

어떤 분야에서 높은 수준의 지식이나 기술을 가진 사람.eo tteon pu nya e seo no peun su ju nui chi si gi na ki su reul ka jin sa ram

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins 전문 (jeonmun, "specialized field") and 가 (ga, "person associated with it"), making the word a person-focused term for special knowledge in a field.

Usage tips

  • It applies to practical skills as well as academic knowledge, so the person need not work in a university or research setting.

Other meanings

  • specialistnoun
  • pronoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 전문성cheonmunseongexpertisenoun
  • 전문지식cheonmunjisikspecialized knowledgenoun

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