Korean Dictionary
How to say "Manager" in Korean
“Manager” in Korean is 관리자 (pronounced "gwanlija").
관리자
gwanlija
Usage & Context
A person responsible for supervising and directing employees. Managers in Korea are expected to mentor and develop their teams. They bridge communication between executives and staff.
Example Sentence
새로운 관리자가 팀을 이끌고 있습니다.
A new manager is leading the team.
How to use 관리자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Manager” is 관리자, romanized as gwanlija.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 관리자.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '관리자' is pronounced 'Gwan-li-ja'. 'Gwan' sounds like 'gwaan' (rhymes with 'swan' but with a 'g'). 'Li' is like 'lee'. 'Ja' is pronounced like 'jah'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a manager's positive qualities in a team discussion.
우리 팀의 관리자는 항상 직원들의 의견을 경청합니다.
Our team's manager always listens to employees' opinions.
Announcing a new hire or team member in a work setting.
새로운 프로젝트 관리자가 다음 주부터 합류합니다.
A new project manager will join us starting next week.
Praising someone's leadership skills and reputation.
그는 유능한 관리자로서 많은 사람들에게 존경받고 있습니다.
As a competent manager, he is respected by many people.
Cultural Context
'관리자' is a general term for 'manager' or 'administrator'. In Korean companies, more specific titles like '팀장' (team leader), '부장' (department head), or '차장' (deputy general manager) are often used to refer to someone in a managerial role. While '관리자' is understood, using the specific title is more common and respectful in direct address or when referring to someone's position within a company hierarchy.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 관리자 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
관리자 교육
Manager training
관리자급
Managerial level
시스템 관리자
System administrator
Related Expressions
팀장
timjang
Team Leader
부장
bujang
Department Head
책임자
chaekimja
Person in charge
감독관
gamdokgwan
Supervisor
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