Test Your Korean (#7) - Job Titles In Korean
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- 1.
How do you say "teacher" in Korean?
- A.
스님 [seu-nim]
- B.
선배 [seon-bae]
- C.
선생님 [seon-saeng-nim]
- D.
군인 [gu-nin]
Correct Answer
C. 선생님 [seon-saeng-nim]Explanation
The correct answer is "선생님 [seon-saeng-nim]." In Korean, the word for "teacher" is "선생님 [seon-saeng-nim]."Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do you say "student" in Korean?
- A.
학생 [hak-saeng]
- B.
기자 [gi-ja]
- C.
미용사 [mi-yong-sa]
- D.
학자 [hak-ja]
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A. 학생 [hak-saeng]Explanation
The correct answer is "학생 [hak-saeng]." This is because "학생" is the Korean word for "student."Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does 의사 [ui-sa] mean?
- A.
Driver
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Developer
- D.
Drummer
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B. DoctorExplanation
The correct answer for this question is "Doctor". The term "의사" in Korean translates to "doctor" in English.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does 작가 [jak-ga] do for a living?
- A.
Writing
- B.
Swimming
- C.
Cleaning
- D.
Dancing
Correct Answer
A. WritingExplanation
The correct answer is Writing because a 작가 [jak-ga] is a Korean word that translates to "writer" in English. Therefore, it can be inferred that a 작가 [jak-ga] is someone who engages in the activity of writing for a living.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does 사진작가 [sa-jin-jak-ga] do for a living?
- A.
Selling cameras
- B.
Illustrating
- C.
Taking photos
- D.
Writing
Correct Answer
C. Taking photosExplanation
The correct answer is "Taking photos." A 사진작가 (sa-jin-jak-ga) is a Korean term that translates to "photographer" in English. Therefore, it can be inferred that a 사진작가's profession involves taking photos as their primary job.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How do you say "athlete" or "sportsman" in Korean?
- A.
운동가 [un-dong-ga]
- B.
운동선수 [un-dong-seon-su]
- C.
운동 기구 [un-dong gi-gu]
- D.
스포츠 감독 [seu-po-cheu gam-dok]
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B. 운동선수 [un-dong-seon-su]Explanation
The correct answer is "운동선수 [un-dong-seon-su]" because it directly translates to "athlete" or "sportsman" in Korean. The other options are incorrect. "운동가 [un-dong-ga]" translates to "sports person" or "exercise person," "운동 기구 [un-dong gi-gu]" translates to "exercise equipment," and "스포츠 감독 [seu-po-cheu gam-dok]" translates to "sports coach."Rate this question:
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- 7.
How do you say "singer" in Korean?
- A.
가족 [ga-jok]
- B.
작곡가 [ja-kko-kka]
- C.
가수 [ga-su]
- D.
연주가 [yeon-ju-ga]
Correct Answer
C. 가수 [ga-su]Explanation
The correct answer is "가수 [ga-su]" because it directly translates to "singer" in Korean.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is 배우 [bae-u]?
- A.
Comedian
- B.
Model
- C.
Actor
- D.
Director
Correct Answer
C. ActorExplanation
배우 [bae-u] is a Korean term that translates to "actor" in English. It refers to a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows, portraying different characters. Comedians, models, and directors are all different professions within the entertainment industry, but the term 배우 specifically refers to an actor.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is 군인 [gu-nin]?
- A.
Babysitter
- B.
Soldier
- C.
Dancer
- D.
Secretary
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B. SoldierExplanation
The correct answer is "Soldier" because the term "군인" is a Korean word that translates to "soldier" in English. It refers to a person who serves in the military and is trained to defend their country. Therefore, "soldier" is the most appropriate option among the given choices.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What does 농부 [nong-bu] do for a living?
- A.
Farming
- B.
Fishing
- C.
Making kites
- D.
Gardening
Correct Answer
A. FarmingExplanation
The correct answer is "Farming" because the word "농부" translates to "farmer" in English. Therefore, it can be inferred that a farmer's occupation is farming.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How do you say "police officer" in Korean?
- A.
경호원 [gyeong-ho-won]
- B.
수위 [su-wi]
- C.
변호사 [byeo-no-sa]
- D.
경찰관 [gyeong-chal-gwan]
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D. 경찰관 [gyeong-chal-gwan]Explanation
The correct answer is "경찰관 [gyeong-chal-gwan]." This is the correct translation for "police officer" in Korean.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How do you say "hairdresser" in Korean?
- A.
약사 [yak-sa]
- B.
간호사 [ga-no-sa]
- C.
신사 [sin-sa]
- D.
미용사 [mi-yong-sa]
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D. 미용사 [mi-yong-sa]Explanation
The correct answer is "미용사 [mi-yong-sa]." In Korean, "미용사" translates to "hairdresser."Rate this question:
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- 13.
What does a 요리사 [yo-ri-sa] do for a living?
- A.
Performing magic
- B.
Cooking
- C.
Delivering pizza
- D.
Programming
Correct Answer
B. CookingExplanation
A 요리사 [yo-ri-sa] is a Korean word for a cook or chef. Therefore, it can be inferred that a 요리사 would do cooking for a living.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is 소방관 [so-bang-gwan]?
- A.
Firefighter
- B.
Bullfigther
- C.
Jockey
- D.
Interior designer
Correct Answer
A. FirefighterExplanation
The correct answer is firefighter. In Korean, 소방관 [so-bang-gwan] refers to a firefighter. This term specifically describes a person who is trained and employed to extinguish fires, rescue people and property, and provide emergency medical assistance. Therefore, 소방관 can be accurately translated as firefighter.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How do you say "journalist" in Korean?
- A.
변호사 [byeo-no-sa]
- B.
판사 [pan-sa]
- C.
신문 [sin-mun]
- D.
기자 [gi-ja]
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D. 기자 [gi-ja]Explanation
The correct answer is "기자 [gi-ja]." This is because "기자" is the Korean word for "journalist."Rate this question:
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- 16.
How do you say "bank clerk" in Korean?
- A.
은행장 [eun-haeng-jang]
- B.
은행원 [eun-haeng-won]
- C.
은행 [eun-haeng]
- D.
은행 강도 [eun-haeng gang-do]
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B. 은행원 [eun-haeng-won] -
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How do you say "government employee"?
- A.
공무원 [gong-mu-won]
- B.
정부 [jeong-bu]
- C.
군인 [gu-nin]
- D.
연구원 [yeon-gu-won]
Correct Answer
A. 공무원 [gong-mu-won]Explanation
The correct answer is "공무원 [gong-mu-won]". This is because "공무원" is the Korean term for "government employee".Rate this question:
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- 18.
What does 판매원 [pan-mae-won] mean?
- A.
Salesperson
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Discount
- D.
Store
Correct Answer
A. SalespersonExplanation
The Korean term "판매원" translates to "salesperson" in English. This term refers to an individual who is responsible for selling products or services to customers.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How do you say "housewife"?
- A.
집 와이프 [jip wa-i-peu]
- B.
주부 [ju-bu]
- C.
엄마 [eom-ma]
- D.
선생님 [seon-saeng-nim]
Correct Answer
B. 주부 [ju-bu]Explanation
The correct answer is "주부 [ju-bu]." This is the correct translation for "housewife" in Korean.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What is 승무원 [seung-mu-won]?
- A.
Flight attendant
- B.
Teacher
- C.
Part-timer
- D.
Trainer
Correct Answer
A. Flight attendantExplanation
승무원 [seung-mu-won] is a Korean term that translates to "flight attendant" in English. A flight attendant is a member of an airline's cabin crew who is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight. They assist passengers with boarding, provide in-flight services such as serving meals and drinks, and handle any emergencies or incidents that may occur during the flight.Rate this question:
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