Korean word

접수원

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheopssuwon

Meaning

  • nounreceptionist

Example

병원에서 접수원에게 예약을 확인했어요.pyeong wo ne seo cheop ssu wo ne ge ye ya geul hwa gin hae sseo yo

At the hospital, I checked my appointment with the receptionist.

Illustration for 접수원 (receptionist)

More examples

병원 접수원은 친절했어요.pyeong won cheop ssu wo neun chin jeol hae sseo yo

The receptionist at the hospital was kind.

Core concept

A front-line staff member who receives people or documents and guides them to the next step.

Common phrases

  • 병원 접수원pyeong won cheop ssu won

    hospital receptionist

  • 접수원에게cheop ssu wo ne ge

    to the receptionist

  • 접수원 자리cheop ssu won cha ri

    receptionist's station

Similar words

접수담당자cheopssudamdangja: A reception staff member handles visitor records, appointment checks, and other front-desk duties.
접수직원cheopssujigwon: An office employee who welcomes visitors and accepts documents for the organization.
창구 직원changgu chigwon: At a service window, staff take requests and provide initial help with each matter.
안내원annaewon: A public-facility guide gives visitors directions and explains services or procedures.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 회사 등에서 방문자나 서류를 받아 기록하고 안내하는 사람.pyeong wo ni na hoe sa teung e seo pang mun ja na seo ryu reul pa da ki ro ka go an nae ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word was formed from Sino-Korean elements for receiving and handling something and for a member of staff.

Usage tips

  • The exact duties vary by workplace, so this job title can cover appointment checks, visitor records, or document intake.

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