Korean word

점원

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomwon

Meaning

  • nounclerk

Example

가게에 있는 점원에게 물어보세요.ka ge e in neun cheo mwo ne ge mu reo bo se yo

Ask the clerk in the store.

Illustration for 점원 (clerk)

More examples

점원에게 추천을 받아서 샀어요.cheo mwo ne ge chu cheo neul pa da seo sa sseo yo

I bought it after getting a recommendation from the clerk.

Core concept

A person in a shop who helps customers, handles payments, and puts goods in order.

Common phrases

  • 점원에게 질문하다cheo mwo ne ge chil mun ha da

    ask a clerk a question

  • 점원에게 추천을 받다cheo mwo ne ge chu cheo neul pat tta

    get a recommendation from a clerk

  • 점원에게 영수증을 요청하다cheo mwo ne ge yeong su jeung eul yo cheong ha da

    ask a clerk for a receipt

Similar words

종업원chongeobwon: A restaurant or shop worker who serves customers and performs regular duties.
직원chigwon: A person employed in a company or store to carry out a specific job.
판매원panmaewon: A person who sells goods at a shop or market.
계산원kyesanwon: A worker who collects money and processes purchases at a cash register.

Definition in Korean

가게에서 손님을 응대하고 계산이나 물건 정리 등을 하는 사람.ka ge e seo son ni meul eung dae ha go kye sa ni na mul geon cheong ni teung eul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound combining words for shop and member, giving the original idea of a person belonging to a shop.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, a customer usually gets a shop worker's attention with a polite phrase instead of calling out the job title.

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