Korean word

초보자

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoboja

Meaning

  • nounbeginner

Example

저는 초보자예요.cheo neun cho bo ja ye yo

I'm a beginner.

Illustration for 초보자 (beginner)

More examples

강사님이 초보자에게 천천히 설명해 주셨어요.kang sa ni mi cho bo ja e ge cheon cheon hi seol myeong hae chu syeo sseo yo

The instructor explained it slowly to the beginner.

Core concept

Someone at the beginning of learning or practicing something, before much experience has been gained.

Common phrases

  • 초보자 전용cho bo ja cheo nyong

    for beginners only

  • 초보자 팁cho bo ja tip

    beginner tips

  • 초보자 안내cho bo ja an nae

    beginner guidance

Similar words

초보chobo: A novice who is still unfamiliar with the basic parts of a skill or activity.
신입sinip: A new member of a workplace, school, or other organization with little experience there.
초급자chogeupjja: A learner whose skill or knowledge is at the basic level.
입문자immunja: A person taking the first steps into a new subject, activity, or field.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 분야를 처음 배우거나 경험이 거의 없는 사람을 이르는 말eo tteon i ri na pu nya reul cheo eum pae u geo na kyeong heo mi keo ui eom neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is built from Sino-Korean elements meaning first steps and person, creating the image of a person at the first stage of a field.

Usage tips

  • As a self-description, this word states limited experience in a modest, neutral way rather than making a harsh judgment about ability.

Other meanings

  • novicenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 초보chobobeginnernoun
  • 초보자용chobojayongfor beginnersnoun

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