에이스
eiseu[e̞isʰɯ]
The English word 'ace' can be translated into Korean as 에이스 (eiseu).
에이스 is used to refer to an expert.
Meaning: expert (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is eiseu.
Did you know?
- The word 에이스 is used in Korea as a popular brand name for a famous type of cracker, which has nothing to do with skill or expertise.
- In Korean corporate culture, an 에이스 is often the employee who is given the most work because their superiors trust them to handle it without mistakes.
- While it means expert, 에이스 is often used in K-pop fandoms to describe the most versatile member of a group who can sing, dance and rap.
Examples in context
- 에이스 넌 정말 대단해!You're really amazing, ace!
- 고마워! 나도 최선을 다할게!Thanks! I'll do my best too!
- 그는 우리 팀의 에이스예요.geuneun uri timui eiseuyeyo.He is the ace of our team.
- 새로 온 직원이 에이스라고 들었어요.saero on jigwoni eiseurago deureosseoyo.I heard the new employee is an ace.
- 우리 회사의 에이스는 누구예요?uri hoesaui eiseuneun nuguyeyo?Who is the ace of our company?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking about a talented new coworker in the office.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 그 신입 사원이 에이스예요?hyeonu ssi, geu sinip sawoni eiseuyeyo?Hyunwoo, is that new employee an ace?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 정말 대단한 에이스예요.ne, jeongmal daedanhan eiseuyeyo.Yes, he is a truly amazing ace.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 기대되네요.jeongmal gidaedoeneyo.I'm really looking forward to it.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨도 곧 알게 될 거예요.subin ssi do got alge doel geoyeyo.You will find out soon, Subin.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 에이스, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
