Executive in Korean 🇰🇷

간부 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate “ganbu” with “executive” in high-level organizations like the military or large companies.
• Notice that the sound “gan-bu” feels firm and authoritative, which can help recall its meaning of a senior or commanding figure.
• Imagine a scene where a strict executive (간부) is briefing younger members, linking the sound to someone in charge.

Explanations:
• In Korean, 간부 (ganbu) generally refers to high-ranking officials or officers, often in a military context but also in other organizations.
• The term implies authority, leadership, and responsibility in managing or directing others.
• It conveys a sense of someone who holds a respected and decision-making position.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• 임원 (imwon) – typically refers to company executives or board members.
• 장교 (janggyo) – used to refer specifically to commissioned officers in the military.
• 고위직 (gowi-jik) – means “high-ranking position” or executive level.

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• Informally, 간부 might be used to refer to someone acting very bossy or authoritative, even outside formal institutions.
• In casual conversation, it can imply that a person is taking charge in a situation, sometimes with a humorous or ironic tone.

Example Sentences with Romanization:
1. 군대의 간부들은 신병들을 엄격히 지도한다.
(Gundae ui ganbudeul-eun sinbyeongdeul-eul eomgyeokhi jidohanda.)
Translation: The military executives strictly guide the new recruits.

2. 우리 회사의 간부들은 직원들에게 모범이 된다.
(Uri hoesaui ganbudeul-eun jigwondeul-ege mobeom-i doenda.)
Translation: The company’s executives serve as role models for the employees.

3. 간부 교육이 내일 시작된다.
(Ganbu gyoyugi naeil sijakdoenda.)
Translation: The training for the executives starts tomorrow.

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