TOPIK · Level 259
15 words
Korean word
필자
Pronunciation
Romanizationpilja
Meaning
- nounauthor
Example
이 글의 필자는 누구인가요?i keu rui pil ja neun nu gu in ga yo
Who is the author of this article?
More examples
그 기사에서 필자의 의견이 눈에 띄었다.keu ki sa e seo pil ja ui ui gyeo ni nu ne tti eot tta
The author's opinion stood out in the article.
Core concept
The credited writer responsible for a piece of news or opinion writing.
Common phrases
필자의 의견pil ja ui ui gyeon
author's opinion
필자 소개pil ja so gae
author introduction
Similar words
글쓴이keulsseuni: The person who wrote a text, as commonly described in everyday speech.
기자kija: A reporter who gathers facts and reports news to the public.
저자cheoja: The person named as the writer of a book or other publication.
작가chakkka: A creative writer who produces works such as novels or scripts.
Definition in Korean
글쓴이를 뜻하는 한자어로, 특히 기사나 칼럼의 글쓴이를 가리키는 명사.keul sseu ni reul tteu ta neun han ja eo ro teu ki ki sa na kal leo mui keul sseu ni reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean elements associated with a writing brush and a person, linking the term to someone who writes.
Usage tips
- A byline is the most useful place to notice this word because it connects a writer's name with the article rather than its publisher.