Korean word

협력자

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeomnyeokjja

Meaning

  • nouncollaborator

Example

우리는 협력자에게 감사 인사를 전했다.u ri neun hyeom nyeok jja e ge kam sa in sa reul cheon haet tta

We thanked our collaborator.

Illustration for 협력자 (collaborator)

More examples

우리는 프로젝트에 참여할 협력자를 찾고 있다.u ri neun peu ro jek teu e cha myeo hal hyeom nyeok jja reul chat kko it tta

We are looking for a collaborator to participate in the project.

Core concept

Someone who works alongside others to help achieve a particular aim.

Common phrases

  • 협력자를 찾다hyeom nyeok jja reul chat tta

    look for a collaborator

  • 협력자와 함께 일하다hyeom nyeok jja wa ham kke il ha da

    work with a collaborator

  • 협력자 모집hyeom nyeok jja mo jip

    collaborator recruitment

Similar words

동료tongnyo: A person who works in the same company or organization.
팀원timwon: A person who belongs to and works with a team.
협업자hyeobeopjja: A person who works jointly with others to carry out a task.
파트너pateuneo: A person who shares roles and responsibility in a joint activity or job.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 목표를 이루기 위해 다른 사람과 힘을 합쳐 도와주는 사람eo tteon i ri na mok pyo reul i ru gi wi hae ta reun sa ram gwa hi meul hap cheo to wa ju neun sa ram

Word origin

협력자 (hyeomnyeokjja, "collaborator") combines 협력 (hyeomnyeok, "cooperation") with 자 (jja, "person"), meaning a person who cooperates.

Usage tips

  • The word can sound more formal and goal-focused than everyday English wording, so it is especially useful for projects, organizations, and public writing.

Opposites

  • 반대자pandaejaopponentnoun
  • 경쟁자kyeongjaengjacompetitornoun

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