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How do you say "miner" in Korean?
광부
gwangbu
In Korean, "miner" is 광부 (gwangbu).
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Pronunciation
It's read “gwangbu” — a soft, rounded pronunciation where the consonants stay gentle and none of them get overly hard.
Writing and usage
광부 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
광부는 깊숙이 땅을 파냈다.
gwangbuneun gipsugi ttangeul panaetda.
The miner dug deep underground.
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How to remember 광부
The syllables of “gwangbu” sound like a lamp bobbing deep underground, so whenever you picture that, the Korean word should surface with it.
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Questions about 광부
How do you pronounce 광부?
It's read “gwangbu” — a soft, rounded pronunciation where the consonants stay gentle and none of them get overly hard.
Is 광부 formal or casual?
광부 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 광부 written in Korean?
광부 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gwangbu.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Miner" in other languages
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