Level 3

저자

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '저자' specifically refers to the author or writer of a text, book, article, or paper. It is a formal noun commonly used in academic, literary, and publishing contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see '저자' used when talking about books, research papers, articles, or any written work where the creator's identity is important. It is more formal than words like '작가' (writer, artist) and is typically used in official or academic settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 저자 이름 (author's name): used to specify the name of the author.
  • 저자 소개 (author introduction): a brief bio or introduction of the author.
  • 저자 표시 (author attribution): indicating who wrote the work.

Register and Politeness

'저자' is a neutral, formal noun and does not change with politeness levels. It is appropriate in written and spoken formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '저자' with '작가'. While both can mean 'author' or 'writer', '작가' is more general and often used for creative writers or artists, whereas '저자' is more specific to authorship of texts or academic works. Use '저자' when referring to the author of a book, paper, or article.

Example Sentences

이 책의 저자는 유명한 소설가입니다.

I chaegui jeojaneun yumyeonghan sosolgabnida.

The author of this book is a famous novelist.

저자는 자신의 경험을 바탕으로 글을 썼다.

Jeojaneun jasinui gyeongheomeul batang-euro geureul sseotda.

The author wrote the text based on their own experience.

논문의 저자를 정확히 밝히는 것이 중요합니다.

Nonmunui jeojareul jeonghwakhi balkhineun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to accurately identify the author of the paper.