Korean Dictionary
How to say "Team Leader" in Korean
“Team Leader” in Korean is 팀 리더 (pronounced "tim rideo").
팀 리더
tim rideo
Usage & Context
A person who guides and coordinates team activities. Team leaders in Korea are responsible for team performance. They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
Example Sentence
팀 리더로 승진했습니다.
I was promoted to team leader.
How to use 팀 리더 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Team Leader” is 팀 리더, romanized as tim rideo.
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 팀 리더.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '팀 리더' is quite straightforward for English speakers. '팀' sounds exactly like the English word 'team'. '리더' is pronounced 'ri-deo', where 'ri' is like 'ree' and 'deo' is like 'duh'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the qualities of a good leader in a team meeting.
우리 팀 리더는 항상 팀원들의 의견을 존중합니다.
Our team leader always respects the opinions of team members.
Announcing a new role or responsibility to colleagues.
저는 이번 프로젝트의 팀 리더를 맡게 되었습니다.
I have been appointed as the team leader for this project.
Expressing a personal philosophy on leadership.
팀 리더로서 팀원들의 성장을 돕는 것이 중요하다고 생각합니다.
As a team leader, I believe it's important to help team members grow.
Cultural Context
'팀 리더' is a direct loanword from English and is very commonly used in Korean companies, especially in more modern or IT-focused industries. It often replaces older, more hierarchical titles like '과장' (gwa-jang, section chief) or '대리' (dae-ri, assistant manager) to emphasize collaboration and a less rigid structure. It's a widely accepted and understood term.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 팀 리더 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
팀 리더 회의
Team leader meeting
팀 리더십
Team leadership
팀 리더 역할
Team leader's role
Related Expressions
팀장
timjang
Team Head (often interchangeable with 팀 리더)
조장
jojang
Group Leader (often for smaller groups/tasks)
프로젝트 매니저
peurojekteu maenijeo
Project Manager
리더십
rideosip
Leadership
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