Korean word

탤런트

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaelleonteu

Meaning

  • nounentertainer

Example

그 가수는 이제 탤런트로 활동하고 있다.keu ka su neun i je tael leon teu ro hwal dong ha go it tta

That singer is now working as an entertainer.

Illustration for 탤런트 (entertainer)

More examples

그 영화에는 많은 탤런트가 출연했다.keu yeong hwa e neun ma neun tael leon teu ga chu ryeon haet tta

Many entertainers appeared in that movie.

Core concept

A screen performer who entertains viewers through television acting, presenting, or similar work.

Common phrases

  • 탤런트 데뷔tael leon teu te bwi

    debut as an entertainer

  • 탤런트 출연tael leon teu chu ryeon

    appearance as an entertainer

  • 탤런트 활동tael leon teu hwal dong

    activities as an entertainer

Similar words

연예인yeonyein: A public figure who works in popular entertainment through television, film, music, or similar media.
배우paeu: A professional performer who takes a role and acts in films, dramas, or stage productions.
가수kasu: A vocal performer whose main work is singing on stage or in recordings.
방송인pangsongin: A person recognized for hosting or appearing on television or radio programs.

Definition in Korean

텔레비전 드라마나 예능에 출연해 연기·진행 등 화면 활동을 하는 연예인.tel le bi jeon teu ra ma na ye neung e chu ryeon hae yeon gi chin haeng teung hwa myeon hwal dong eul ha neun yeo nye in

Word origin

Korean borrowed this word from English talent and narrowed its meaning from general ability to a television performer.

Usage tips

  • English talent usually names a natural ability, whereas this Korean job label identifies a person who works on television.

Other meanings

  • actornoun

Opposites

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