Korean word

주인

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuin

Meaning

  • nounowner

Example

이 가게의 주인은 친절해요.i ka ge ui chu i neun chin jeol hae yo

The owner of this store is kind.

Illustration for 주인 (owner)

More examples

분실물을 발견하면 주인에게 연락해야 해요.pun sil mu reul pal gyeon ha myeon chu i ne ge yeol la kae ya hae yo

If you find a lost item, you should contact the owner.

Core concept

A person who owns something and has responsibility for it.

Common phrases

  • 주인을 만나다chu i neul man na da

    meet the owner

  • 가게의 주인ka ge ui chu in

    shop owner

  • 집 주인chip chu in

    homeowner

Similar words

집주인chipjjuin: The owner of a rented home who handles the property and its rental.
사장sajang: The person in charge of a business, whether running it or owning it.
소유자soyuja: A person or group with legal ownership of a particular thing.

Definition in Korean

어떤 물건이나 재산을 소유한 사람eo tteon mul geo ni na chae sa neul so yu han sa ram

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines the elements for master or owner and person, linking it to the person who possesses something.

Usage tips

  • The same word can describe the person connected with a shop, a house, or a pet, while English often chooses a more specific label for each setting.

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