감독

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '감독' primarily means 'director' or 'supervisor.' It is commonly used to refer to a film or theater director, as well as a sports coach or manager. The word carries a formal tone and is often used with a respectful suffix like '님' when addressing someone in that role.

Common Contexts

  • In film and theater, '감독' refers to the person responsible for directing the production.
  • In sports, '감독' means the coach or manager who leads the team and devises strategies.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '영화 감독' (movie director): specifically refers to a film director.
  • '축구 감독' (soccer coach): refers to the coach of a soccer team.
  • '감독님' (honorific): polite way to address a director or coach.

Usage Tips

When using '감독,' be aware of the context to distinguish between a film director and a sports coach. Adding specific nouns like '영화' or '축구' helps clarify the meaning. Also, using the honorific '님' shows respect when speaking to or about a director or coach.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '감독' with '지도자' (leader) or '코치' (coach), but '감독' specifically implies a formal supervisory or directing role, especially in sports and arts contexts.

Example Sentences

그 영화의 감독은 유명한 연출가입니다.

Geu yeonghwa ui gamdok eun yumyeonghan yeonchulga imnida.

The director of that movie is a famous filmmaker.

축구 감독이 선수들에게 전술을 설명하고 있다.

Chukgu gamdok i seonsudeul ege jeonsureul seolmyeonghago itda.

The soccer coach is explaining tactics to the players.

감독님, 촬영 준비가 다 끝났나요?

Gamdoknim, chwalyeong junbiga da kkeunnannayo?

Director, is the filming preparation all done?