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선원

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '선원' primarily means 'crew member' or 'sailor' on a ship. It refers to people who work on board vessels, handling various duties related to navigation, maintenance, and safety.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '선원' in contexts related to maritime work, shipping, or naval activities. It is a neutral term used in both formal and informal settings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 선원으로 일하다: to work as a crew member
  • 선원 교육: crew training
  • 선원 경험: experience as a sailor

These collocations highlight typical uses related to employment and skills of sailors.

Notes for Learners

A common confusion might arise with the word '선원' if learners think it relates to patent law (due to the incorrect initial meaning). However, in everyday Korean, '선원' exclusively refers to ship crew members. To talk about patents, different terms like '특허' (patent) are used.

Understanding '선원' helps you discuss maritime topics and professions accurately.

Example Sentences

그는 선원으로서 여러 나라를 여행했다.

Geuneun seonwoneuroseo yeoreo nara-reul yeohaenghaetda.

He traveled to many countries as a crew member.

선원들은 배의 안전을 위해 항상 훈련을 받는다.

Seonwondeul-eun bae-ui anjeon-eul wihae hangsang hunlyeon-eul batneunda.

The crew members always receive training for the ship's safety.

그 선원은 바다에서의 경험이 풍부하다.

Geu seonwon-eun badaeseoui gyeongheom-i pungbuhada.

That sailor has extensive experience at sea.