Korean

작가
Meaning: author, writer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

作
家

Example sentences

My dream is to become an author.
그 작가는 첫 소설집을 출판했다.
The author published their first collection of short stories.
그 작가의 수상 소식에 모두가 기뻐했다.
Everyone was happy at the news of the author winning the award.
그림 옆에는 작가가 직접 쓴 찬이 적혀 있었다.
Beside the painting was an inscription of praise written by the artist himself.
이 책의 저자는 유명한 작가입니다.
The author of this book is a famous writer.
이 책의 필자는 유명한 작가이다.
The author of this book is a famous writer.
작가는 이번 달에 새로운 신작 소설을 발표했다.
The author released a new novel this month.
작가는 현대 사회의 문제점을 소설에 잘 담아냈다.
The author well expressed the problems of modern society in the novel.
이 작가의 그림은 독특한 색감이 돋보인다.
The artist's painting stands out for its unique sense of color.
그 작가는 올해 새로운 소설을 펴냈어요.
That author published a new novel this year.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who creates artistic works like literature, photos, paintings, or sculptures. Commonly used for novelists or poets.

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