Korean word

프로

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeuro

Meaning

  • nounprofessional

Example

그는 프로 선수다.keu neun peu ro seon su da

He is a professional athlete.

Illustration for 프로 (professional)

More examples

그는 이제 프로 가수로 활동하고 있다.keu neun i je peu ro ka su ro hwal dong ha go it tta

He is now working as a professional singer.

Core concept

A person who earns a living in a field and performs at a high skill level.

Common phrases

  • 프로 선수peu ro seon su

    professional athlete

  • 프로 가수peu ro ka su

    professional singer

  • 프로 수준peu ro su jun

    professional level

Similar words

전문가cheonmunga: A person with deep knowledge or skill in one field who can give useful advice.
프로페셔널peuropesyeoneol: A skilled worker who follows professional standards in a specialized job.
선수seonsu: A person who competes in a sports match or other contest.
아마추어amachueo: A person who practices an activity for enjoyment without receiving pay.

Definition in Korean

특정 분야에서 직업적으로 일하거나 높은 실력을 가진 사람을 가리키는 말.teuk jjeong pu nya e seo chi geop jjeo geu ro il ha geo na no peun sil lyeo geul ka jin sa ra meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

프로 (peuro, "pro") entered Korean as a shortened form of English professional and developed into a noun for someone who works professionally or has high skill.

Usage tips

  • The English word pro can describe skill or experience, but this Korean noun more clearly identifies a person working professionally in a field.

Other meanings

  • programnoun
  • expertnoun

Opposites

  • 아마추어amachueoamateurnoun

Related words

  • 프로게이머peurogeimeoprofessional gamernoun
  • 프로페셔널peuropesyeoneolprofessionalnoun

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