예술가
yesulga
The Korean word for artist is 예술가 (yesulga).
예술가 is a standard term used to describe someone who creates art, covering various fields such as music, painting and sculpting.
Meaning: person who creates art (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 예술가 refers to an artist in a broad sense, the term 화가 is used specifically for a painter. Additionally, 예술인 is often used when referring to people working in the arts as a professional or administrative group.
How do you pronounce it?
yesulga
Did you know?
- When referring to a singer or musician as an artist, Koreans often use the loanword '아티스트' (artist) in modern pop culture rather than the traditional 예술가.
- The suffix 가 in 예술가 means 'specialist' or 'master', which is a different meaning from its common use as 'house'.
- The concept of art in the word 예술 is deeply rooted in the idea of 'skills' and 'techniques' used to cultivate the human spirit.
Examples in context
- 전통 예술에 관심이 있습니다. 예술가분들의 작품을 많이 보고 싶어요.I'm interested in traditional arts. I would love to see the works of artists.
- 화가님이 이 그림을 만드셨어요. 대단한 예술가시네요.The painter created this artwork. You are an amazing artist.
- 최근에 친구가 작가로 데뷔했어. 그의 새로운 소설을 읽어봐야겠다!My friend debuted as a writer recently. I should read his new novel!
- 이 작품은 대단한 미술가가 그렸네.A great artist created this artwork.
- 그는 아주 유명한 예술가예요.geuneun aju yumyeonghan yesulga-yeyo.He is a very famous artist.
- 예술가는 창의력이 필요해요.yesulga-neun changuiryeogi piryohaeyo.An artist needs creativity.
- 제 꿈은 예술가가 되는 거예요.je kkumeun yesulga-ga doeneun geoyeyo.My dream is to become an artist.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are talking about their career goals in a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨는 예술가가 되고 싶어요?Minjun ssi-neun yesulga-ga doego sipeoyo?Minjun, do you want to be an artist?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 저는 멋진 예술가가 될 거예요.Ne, jeoneun meotjin yesulga-ga doel geoyeyo.Yes, I will become a wonderful artist.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 멋진 꿈이네요!Jeongmal meotjin kkumni-neyo!That is a really wonderful dream!
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨는 어떤 꿈이 있어요?Minji ssi-neun eotteon kkumi isseoyo?Minji, what kind of dream do you have?
