Meaning and Usage
"합격자" refers to a person who has passed an exam, test, or selection process. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and recruitment contexts.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "합격자" in announcements about exam results, job recruitments, or any competitive selection where candidates are evaluated.
Collocations and Patterns
- 합격자 발표 (announcement of successful candidates): used when revealing who passed.
- 합격자 명단 (list of successful candidates): a formal list naming those who passed.
- 합격자 통보 (notification to successful candidates): informing those who passed.
Register and Politeness
"합격자" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often appears in formal announcements or official documents.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "합격자" with "합격". "합격" is the act or state of passing, while "합격자" specifically refers to the person who passed. Remember to use "합격자" when talking about the individual who succeeded.