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How do you say "sailor" in Korean?
선원
seonwon
In Korean, "sailor" is 선원 (seonwon).
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Pronunciation
Sound out “seonwon” one piece at a time — seo-nwo — and don't linger on any single syllable.
Writing and usage
선원 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
선원은 폭풍 속에서 배를 조종했다.
seonwoneun pokpung sogeseo baereul jojonghaetda.
The sailor steered the ship through the storm.
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How to remember 선원
Imagine a tiny scene where “seonwon” is shouted at exactly the moment a rope pulled tight in a storm happens — that snapshot sticks.
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Questions about 선원
How do you pronounce 선원?
Sound out “seonwon” one piece at a time — seo-nwo — and don't linger on any single syllable.
Is 선원 formal or casual?
선원 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 선원 written in Korean?
선원 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as seonwon.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Sailor" in other languages
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