Korean word

총리

Pronunciation

Romanizationchongni

Meaning

  • nounprime minister

Example

오늘 총리가 연설했어요.o neul chong ni ga yeon seol hae sseo yo

The prime minister gave a speech today.

Illustration for 총리 (prime minister)

More examples

지난주에 총리가 외국 정상과 회담을 했어요.chi nan ju e chong ni ga oe guk cheong sang gwa hoe da meul hae sseo yo

Last week, the prime minister held talks with a foreign head of state.

Core concept

A senior government leader who brings the country's practical administrative work together under the president.

Common phrases

  • 총리 연설chong ni yeon seol

    prime minister's speech

  • 총리 회담chong ni hoe dam

    prime minister's talks

  • 총리 임명chong ni im myeong

    appointment of a prime minister

Similar words

국무총리kungmuchongni: The formal office title for the official who coordinates the government's administration.
대통령taetongnyeong: The country's chief public leader who represents the nation and leads its government.
장관changgwan: The government official responsible for a particular ministry and its policy decisions.

Definition in Korean

국가의 전체 행정 가운데 실무를 총괄하는 자리로 대통령과는 구별되는 정부 내의 실무 책임자를 가리키는 말kuk kka ui cheon che haeng jeong ka un de sil mu reul chong gwal ha neun cha ri ro tae tong nyeong gwa neun ku byeol doe neun cheong bu nae ui sil mu chae gim ja reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for overall and govern, forming a title for someone who oversees matters as a whole.

Usage tips

  • In Korean news and drama subtitles, 총리 (chongni, "prime minister") can refer to a foreign leader as well as a Korean one, so context identifies the country.

Related words

  • 총리실chongnisilprime minister's officenoun
  • 총리직chongnijikprime ministershipnoun
  • 부총리puchongnideputy prime ministernoun

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