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How do you say "volunteer" in Korean?
자원봉사자
jawonbongsaja
In Korean, "volunteer" is 자원봉사자.
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Pronunciation
JA-won bong-SA-ja. Four syllables across two words. Stress on 'ja' first, then 'sa'.
Writing and usage
Two words: jawon (자원) means volunteer, bongsaja (봉사자) means helper. Bongsaja has double consonant.
Example sentence
자원봉사자로 일했어요.
I worked as a volunteer.
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How to remember 자원봉사자
Jawon = voluntary. Bongsaja = servant person. Volunteering is willing to serve.
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Questions about 자원봉사자
How do you say "volunteer" in Korean?
In Korean, "volunteer" is 자원봉사자. It is a noun.
How is 자원봉사자 written in Korean?
Two words: jawon (자원) means volunteer, bongsaja (봉사자) means helper. Bongsaja has double consonant.
How is 자원봉사자 used in a sentence?
Use 자원봉사자 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 자원봉사자로 일했어요. (I worked as a volunteer.).
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