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How do you say "translator" in Korean?
번역가
beonyeokga
In Korean, "translator" is 번역가 (beonyeokga).
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Pronunciation
“beonyeokga” splits into beon-yeok-ga; run the pieces together smoothly without pausing between them.
Writing and usage
번역가 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 연설을 영어로 바꿨다.
tongyeoksaga yeonseoreul yeongeoro bakkwotda.
The translator turned the speech into English.
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How to remember 번역가
Hear an echo of words hopping from one language into another in “beonyeokga” and the connection should hold.
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- analyst 분석가 bunseokga
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Questions about 번역가
How do you pronounce 번역가?
“beonyeokga” splits into beon-yeok-ga; run the pieces together smoothly without pausing between them.
Is 번역가 formal or casual?
번역가 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 번역가 written in Korean?
번역가 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as beonyeokga.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Translator" in other languages
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