Korean word

후보

Pronunciation

Romanizationhubo

Meaning

  • nouncandidate

Example

그는 차기 대통령 후보로 거론되고 있다.keu neun cha gi tae tong nyeong hu bo ro keo ron doe go it tta

He is being discussed as a candidate to be the next president.

Illustration for 후보 (candidate)

More examples

오늘이 후보 등록 마감일이다.o neu ri hu bo teung nok ma ga mi ri da

Today is the deadline for candidate registration.

Core concept

A person or thing placed among the options being considered for selection.

Common phrases

  • 후보 등록hu bo teung nok

    candidate registration

  • 공식 후보kong sik hu bo

    official candidate

Similar words

후보자huboja: A person being considered for election or appointment.
지원자chiwonja: A person who applies for a job, school place, or other opportunity.
출마자chulmaja: A person who runs in an election seeking public office.
지명자chimyeongja: A person officially named for a particular role or task.

Definition in Korean

선발이나 선택의 대상이 되어 후보 목록에 오른 사람이나 것.seon ba ri na seon tae gui tae sang i toe eo hu bo mong no ge o reun sa ra mi na keot

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound from Chinese characters associated with waiting and filling a vacant place, which developed into the idea of someone or something eligible for selection.

Usage tips

  • In news reports, being under consideration does not mean that the person or thing has already been chosen.

Related words

  • 대선후보taeseonhubopresidential candidatenoun
  • 후보군huboguncandidate poolnoun

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