Teacher in Korean 🇰🇷

선생님 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into syllables: "선생" (seonsaeng) + "님" (nim). Think of "님" as an honorific suffix similar to “Mr./Ms.” and associate "선생" with “senior” or someone who guides you.
• Visualize your teacher with the honorific title to remember the respectful tone attached to "선생님" (seonsaengnim).

Explanations:
• "선생님" (seonsaengnim) is the standard respectful term for "teacher" in Korean, used in both formal and informal contexts.
• The suffix "님" adds a layer of respect, so even when talking about someone else’s teacher or addressing a teacher directly, it's appropriate.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 교사 (gyosa): A formal term for teacher, more commonly used in written language or official documents.
• 스승 (seuseung): Often implies a mentor or wise teacher, used in poetic or respectful contexts.

Alternate Meanings:
• In some casual contexts or slang, "선생님" (seonsaengnim) may be used to refer to someone who demonstrates expertise, similar to calling someone a “pro” or “master” in a particular field.
• It can also sometimes be used sarcastically when someone is acting overly authoritative.

Example Sentences:
• 선생님, 오늘 수업이 언제 시작돼요? (Seonsaengnim, oneul sueobi eonje sijakdoeyo?)
“Teacher, when does today’s class begin?”

• 제 선생님은 정말 친절해요. (Je seonsaengnim-eun jeongmal chinjeolhaeyo.)
“My teacher is really kind.”

• 요리 선생님께 배우니까 요리가 재미있어요. (Yori seonsaengnim-kke baeunikka yoriga jaemiisseoyo.)
“Learning from a cooking expert makes cooking fun.”

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