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How do you say "interpreter" in Korean?
통역사
tongyeoksa
In Korean, "interpreter" is 통역사 (tongyeoksa).
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Pronunciation
Read “tongyeoksa” as tong-yeok-sa with a flat, level rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern.
Writing and usage
통역사 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
통역사가 두 지도자가 대화할 수 있도록 도왔다.
tongyeoksaga du jidojaga daehwahal su itdorok dowatda.
An interpreter helped the two leaders talk.
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How to remember 통역사
Link “tongyeoksa” to two people talking through a bridge of words and the word should stick.
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Questions about 통역사
How do you pronounce 통역사?
Read “tongyeoksa” as tong-yeok-sa with a flat, level rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern.
Is 통역사 formal or casual?
통역사 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 통역사 written in Korean?
통역사 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as tongyeoksa.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Interpreter" in other languages
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