Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '사원' primarily means 'company employee' or 'staff member.' It is commonly used in workplace contexts to refer to people who work for a company or organization.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '사원' when talking about employees in general, especially in formal or business settings. It can also refer to an employee ID card (사원증), which is important for access and identification.
Collocations and Patterns
- 사원증 (employee ID card): used when talking about identification or access.
- 신입 사원 (new employee): refers to someone recently hired.
- 사원 교육 (employee training): training programs for staff.
Register and Politeness
'사원' is a neutral term suitable for formal and informal business conversations. It is not used for self-reference but to talk about employees in general or others.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '사원' with '사람' (person) due to similar sounds. Remember '사원' specifically means an employee, not just any person.
Understanding '사원' helps you talk about workplace roles and employee-related topics naturally in Korean.