Korean word

회원

Pronunciation

Romanizationhoewon

Meaning

  • nounmember

Example

저는 회원이에요.cheo neun hoe wo ni e yo

I'm a member.

Illustration for 회원 (member)

More examples

오늘 회원 가입을 했어요.o neul hoe won ka i beul hae sseo yo

Today, I signed up as a member.

Core concept

Someone who has a recognized place in a group and can use the rights or services connected with that place.

Common phrases

  • 회원 가입hoe won ka ip

    membership registration

  • 회원 탈퇴hoe won tal toe

    membership cancellation

Similar words

구성원kuseongwon: One of the people who make up a group or organization.
멤버membeo: A person included in a team or group and involved in what it does.
가입자kaipjja: Someone who joins a service or organization and gains access to its benefits.
참가자chamgaja: A person who joins an event or activity and takes part in it.

Definition in Korean

어떤 모임이나 시설의 구성원으로서 일정한 권리나 자격을 가진 사람.eo tteon mo i mi na si seo rui ku seong wo neu ro seo il jeong han kwol li na cha gyeo geul ka jin sa ram

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning an association and a person, which together describe a person belonging to an association.

Usage tips

  • This word often appears in membership forms and service notices, where it identifies people who receive member prices, access, or other benefits.

Opposites

Related words

  • 회원증hoewonjeungmember cardnoun
  • 회원권hoewongwonmembershipnoun
  • 회원제hoewonjemembers-only systemnoun

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