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기업가

gieopga
Examples 기업가 in 30 Seconds
Explanation 기업가 in your Level:
At the A1 level, you only need to know that 기업가 (gieopga) means 'businessman' or 'entrepreneur.' It is a word used to describe a person's job. In Korean, we often talk about jobs by saying '[Job Name] + 이다' (is). For example, '그는 기업가입니다' (He is an entrepreneur). You might see this word in basic vocabulary lists about professions, alongside words like '의사' (doctor) or '선생님' (teacher). Think of it as a person who starts and owns a company. At this stage, don't worry about the complex Hanja (Chinese characters); just remember the sound 'gieopga' and its link to business. You can use it when introducing someone's profession in a formal way. It's a useful word because many famous people you might talk about, like Elon Musk or Bill Gates, are 기업가. Just remember the ending '-가' usually means a person who does a specific professional activity.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 기업가 in slightly more complex sentences. You should understand that it is a formal word. While '사장님' (boss) is what you say when talking *to* a business owner, 기업가 is the word you use when talking *about* the concept of an entrepreneur. You can use it with basic verbs like '되다' (to become). For example, '저는 멋진 기업가가 되고 싶어요' (I want to become a cool entrepreneur). You should also notice how the word changes with particles: '기업가가' (subject), '기업가를' (object), '기업가의' (possessive). For instance, '기업가의 꿈' means 'an entrepreneur's dream.' At this level, you might encounter the word in simple reading passages about successful people or in news snippets about companies. It's helpful to recognize that '기업' (gieop) means 'company/enterprise' and '-가' (ga) means 'person.' This will help you learn other related words like '기업체' (business entity).
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 기업가 in professional or academic contexts. This is the stage where you learn the very important phrase 기업가 정신 (gieopga jeongsin), which means 'entrepreneurship' or 'entrepreneurial spirit.' You will hear this a lot in discussions about the economy or career development. You should be able to distinguish 기업가 from '사업가' (businessman). Remember that 기업가 sounds more formal and often implies a larger scale of business or a focus on innovation. You can also start using adjectives to describe them, like '성공한 기업가' (successful entrepreneur) or '청년 기업가' (young entrepreneur). You might use this word in an essay about your future goals or when discussing the economic situation of a country. For example, '정부는 청년 기업가들을 지원해야 합니다' (The government should support young entrepreneurs). Understanding the Hanja 企業家 (Plan + Business + Person) will help you solidify the meaning in your mind.
At the B2 level, you should understand the deeper social and economic implications of the word 기업가. You will encounter it in complex news articles, business reports, and debates. You should be able to use it in sentences that discuss the role of entrepreneurs in society, such as '기업가는 위험을 감수하고 혁신을 주도하는 사람입니다' (An entrepreneur is someone who takes risks and leads innovation). You should also be familiar with related terms like '사회적 기업가' (social entrepreneur) and '벤처 기업가' (venture entrepreneur). At this level, you can discuss the 'Miracle on the Han River' and the role of '1세대 기업가' (first-generation entrepreneurs) in Korea's history. You should also be careful with the nuance of the word compared to '경영인' (manager/executive), noting that a 기업가 is often the visionary founder, while a '경영인' is a professional manager. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the prestige and responsibility associated with the term in Korean culture.
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At the C1 level, your understanding of 기업가 should be nuanced and sophisticated. You should be able to analyze the '기업가 정신' (entrepreneurship) in the context of economic theories like Schumpeter's 'creative destruction.' You will use this word in high-level academic writing or professional business presentations. You should be able to discuss the evolution of the term from the traditional '실업가' (industrialist) to the modern 기업가. You should also be aware of the linguistic patterns where the word appears, such as '기업가적 역량' (entrepreneurial competence) or '기업가적 지향성' (entrepreneurial orientation). You can engage in complex discussions about the ethical dilemmas faced by entrepreneurs in the 21st century, using the word to represent the intersection of individual ambition and corporate governance. Your ability to contrast 기업가 with '자영업자' (the self-employed) in a sociological discussion about the Korean labor market is expected at this level.
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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of 기업가 and its place in the Korean lexicon. You can appreciate the word's historical journey, from the early days of modern capitalism in Korea to the current startup boom. You can use the term in philosophical or rhetorical contexts, perhaps discussing the 'loneliness of the entrepreneur' or the 'entrepreneur as an artist of the marketplace.' You are capable of interpreting subtle changes in how the word is used in different media—for example, how a conservative newspaper might emphasize the 'patriotism' of a 기업가, while a progressive one might focus on their 'social responsibility.' You can use the word flawlessly in any register, from a formal eulogy for a business leader to a sharp critique of corporate power. Your understanding includes all possible collocations, idioms, and even the subtle Hanja-based puns or metaphors that might appear in literary or high-level journalistic texts.
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Examples

기업가 in 30 Seconds

  • 기업가 (gieopga) means 'entrepreneur' or 'businessman/woman'.
  • It is a formal noun referring to someone who founds and manages an enterprise.
  • It is often associated with innovation, risk-taking, and leadership.
  • The phrase '기업가 정신' (entrepreneurship) is very common in Korean professional contexts.

The word 기업가 (gieopga) is a noun that translates to 'entrepreneur' or 'businessman/woman' in English. It is composed of three Hanja (Sino-Korean) characters: 企 (gi) meaning 'to plan' or 'to attempt,' 業 (eop) meaning 'business' or 'profession,' and 家 (ga) meaning 'person' or 'specialist.' When combined, the term literally describes a person who plans and manages a business enterprise. In modern South Korean society, this word carries a connotation of innovation, risk-taking, and leadership. Unlike a general office worker (직장인) or a manager (경영자), a 기업가 is often seen as the visionary who initiates a venture and bears the ultimate responsibility for its success or failure.

Economic Context
In economic discussions, a 기업가 is the primary driver of market dynamics. They are the individuals who identify gaps in the market and mobilize resources to fill those gaps. This role is crucial for economic growth and job creation.
Social Perception
While historically Korean society valued scholars (선비) over merchants, the modern era has elevated the status of the 기업가. They are often featured in media as heroes of industry who helped build the Korean economy from the ruins of war.

스티브 잡스는 세계적으로 유명한 기업가입니다. (Steve Jobs is a world-renowned entrepreneur.)

You will encounter this word frequently in news headlines, business textbooks, and biographical documentaries. It is a formal term. If you are talking about a small shop owner, you might use '사장님' (boss/owner), but for someone who builds a corporate entity or a startup, 기업가 is the appropriate designation. The term is often paired with '정신' (spirit) to form '기업가 정신' (entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial spirit), which is a common buzzword in Korean education and policy-making today.

그는 창의적인 아이디어로 성공한 기업가가 되었다. (He became a successful entrepreneur with creative ideas.)

The 'Ga' Suffix
The suffix 家 (가) is used for professionals or experts, such as '음악가' (musician) or '작가' (writer). Using it in 기업가 suggests that being an entrepreneur is a specialized craft or a lifelong vocation.

Ultimately, calling someone a 기업가 acknowledges their role in the broader ecosystem of industry and commerce. It implies a certain level of scale and organizational complexity beyond a simple sole proprietorship. Whether discussing the founders of Samsung or a new tech visionary in Pangyo Techno Valley, this word is the bridge between individual ambition and corporate reality.

Using 기업가 correctly requires understanding its grammatical placement as a noun. It can serve as a subject, object, or part of a descriptive phrase. Because it refers to a person, it is often followed by honorifics or specific verbs related to professional achievement. When you want to say someone 'is' an entrepreneur, you use the copula '이다' (to be), resulting in '기업가이다' (formal) or '기업가예요/기업가야' (polite/informal).

Subject Marker Usage
When the entrepreneur is the one performing an action, use '가' (since it ends in a vowel): 기업가가 새로운 기술을 개발했습니다 (The entrepreneur developed new technology).

많은 청년들이 혁신적인 기업가가 되기를 꿈꿉니다. (Many young people dream of becoming innovative entrepreneurs.)

A very common construction involves the word '정신' (spirit). '기업가 정신' is the standard translation for 'entrepreneurship.' You will hear sentences like '기업가 정신을 발휘하다' (to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit) or '기업가 정신이 부족하다' (to lack entrepreneurial spirit). This is a key phrase in business education and political speeches regarding the economy.

Modifying the Noun
You can add adjectives to specify the type of entrepreneur. For example, '성공한 기업가' (successful entrepreneur), '사회적 기업가' (social entrepreneur), or '청년 기업가' (young entrepreneur).

그 기업가는 사회 공헌 활동에 적극적입니다. (That entrepreneur is active in social contribution activities.)

In formal writing, such as a resume or a news report, you might see the word used in compound nouns like '기업가적' (entrepreneurial). For instance, '기업가적 마인드' (entrepreneurial mindset). While '마인드' is an English loanword, it is very common in modern professional Korean. When describing the qualities of a 기업가, verbs like '도전하다' (to challenge/take on), '혁신하다' (to innovate), and '책임지다' (to take responsibility) are frequently employed.

훌륭한 기업가는 실패를 두려워하지 않습니다. (A great entrepreneur is not afraid of failure.)

Pluralization
To refer to entrepreneurs in general or a specific group, add '들': '기업가들' (entrepreneurs). For example, '한국의 기업가들은 부지런합니다' (Korean entrepreneurs are diligent).

Finally, remember that 기업가 is a respectful term. While it doesn't contain an inherent honorific suffix like '-님', the context in which it is used usually implies a level of professional respect. If you are speaking directly to an entrepreneur, it is much more common and polite to call them '대표님' (CEO/Representative) or '사장님' (President/Boss) rather than using the word '기업가' as a title.

The word 기업가 is a staple of South Korean public discourse, particularly in spheres involving the economy, technology, and success. One of the most common places you will hear this word is on the evening news. During segments on economic growth or the quarterly performance of major conglomerates like Samsung, LG, or Hyundai, news anchors frequently refer to the founders and leaders as 기업가. They might discuss '1세대 기업가' (first-generation entrepreneurs) who led the country's rapid industrialization known as the 'Miracle on the Han River.'

오늘 뉴스에서 성공한 여성 기업가의 인터뷰를 봤어요. (I saw an interview with a successful female entrepreneur on the news today.)

Another major venue for this word is in educational and motivational settings. South Korea has a high interest in 'self-improvement' and 'wealth creation.' Consequently, many YouTube channels, podcasts, and books focused on business will use 기업가 to describe individuals who have built their own empires. In these contexts, the word is often used to inspire the youth to pursue their own ventures rather than seeking stable jobs in large corporations.

TV Dramas and Movies
K-Dramas like 'Start-Up' (스타트업) or 'Itaewon Class' (이태원 클라쓰) revolve around the journey of becoming a 기업가. You will hear characters debate what it means to be a 'true entrepreneur' and the ethical responsibilities that come with the title.

드라마 속의 기업가는 정말 멋있게 그려지네요. (The entrepreneur in the drama is portrayed very coolly.)

In the political arena, government officials often speak about supporting 기업가들 to boost the national economy. You might hear phrases like '기업가들이 마음껏 활동할 수 있는 환경' (an environment where entrepreneurs can act freely). This highlights the word's status as a formal, policy-oriented term. Even in casual conversations among friends, if someone starts a successful side-hustle or a small company, a friend might jokingly or admiringly call them a 기업가 to acknowledge their newfound professional status.

정부는 중소 기업가들을 위한 지원책을 발표했습니다. (The government announced support measures for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs.)

Conferences and Seminars
At tech conferences like 'NextRise' or startup pitching events, the term is used constantly to categorize the participants and the speakers who are sharing their journey of building a business.

In summary, while you might not use 기업가 to order coffee from a shop owner, you will find it everywhere in the intellectual and professional landscape of Korea. It is the word of choice for describing the architects of the modern business world, representing both the prestige and the struggle of creating something from nothing.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 기업가 (gieopga) with 사업가 (sayeopga). While they are often interchangeable in casual conversation, there is a subtle difference in nuance. 사업가 is a broader term that simply means 'someone who does business.' It can apply to anyone from a small restaurant owner to a large trader. 기업가, however, specifically emphasizes the 'enterprise' (기업) aspect, implying a more structured, often larger-scale, or innovative pursuit. Using 기업가 for a local corner store owner might sound slightly too grand or formal.

Confusing with 'CEO'
Another mistake is using 기업가 when you should use '대표' (daepyo) or '경영자' (gyeongyeongja). A 기업가 is the person who *founded* or *owns* the vision, whereas a '경영자' (manager/executive) might just be a hired professional running the company. Not every CEO is an entrepreneur in the 'founder' sense.

Wrong: 저는 우리 동네 식당 기업가를 알아요. (I know the entrepreneur of our neighborhood restaurant.)
Right: 저는 우리 동네 식당 사장님을 알아요. (I know the owner of our neighborhood restaurant.)

A grammatical mistake involves the particle usage. Since 기업가 ends in a vowel (가), it must be followed by '가' (subject marker) or '를' (object marker). Learners sometimes mistakenly use '이' or '을'. For example, '기업가가' is correct, but '기업가이' is not. Similarly, '기업가를' is correct, but '기업가을' is not.

그는 단순한 사업가를 넘어 위대한 기업가가 되었습니다. (He went beyond being a mere businessman and became a great entrepreneur.)

Register Errors
Using 기업가 in a very informal setting might sound like you are trying too hard to be formal. In casual talk about a friend's new business, '사업하는 친구' (a friend doing business) is more natural.

Finally, be careful with the word '실업가' (sireopga). While it also means 'businessman,' it is an older term that is less common now and can sometimes be confused with '실업자' (unemployed person) because of the similar sound, though the Hanja are different. Stick to 기업가 for the modern 'entrepreneur' nuance.

When discussing business and leadership in Korean, several words share the semantic space with 기업가. Understanding the distinctions between them will make your Korean sound much more precise and natural. The most common alternative is 사업가 (sayeopga), which is widely used for anyone involved in commercial activity. While a 기업가 builds an organization, a 사업가 might simply run a profitable operation.

기업가 vs. 사업가
기업가: Focuses on the enterprise, innovation, and long-term vision. Often used for founders of large companies or tech startups.
사업가: Focuses on the business activity itself. A broader term that includes traders, shop owners, and service providers.
기업가 vs. 창업자
창업자 (changeopja): Specifically means 'founder.' Every founder starts as an entrepreneur, but a 기업가 might continue to lead the company for decades after the 'founding' stage is over.

그는 회사의 창업자이자 존경받는 기업가입니다. (He is the founder of the company and a respected entrepreneur.)

Another important term is 경영인 (gyeongyeongin) or 경영자 (gyeongyeongja). These words translate to 'manager' or 'executive.' A 기업가 creates the business, while a 경영인 is the one who manages its daily operations and strategy. In many large Korean companies (Chaebols), the owner-family members are called 기업가, while the professional CEOs hired to run the company are called 전문 경영인 (professional managers).

성공적인 경영인이 되기 위해서는 기업가 정신이 필요합니다. (To become a successful manager, one needs entrepreneurial spirit.)

재벌 (Chaebol)
This is a specific Korean term for large family-owned conglomerates. While the heads of these companies are 기업가, the term '재벌' specifically highlights the family-controlled, multi-industry nature of the business.

Lastly, for smaller-scale owners, terms like 자영업자 (jayeongeopja) (self-employed person) or 소상공인 (sosanggongin) (small business owner) are used in official statistics and news. These words lack the 'visionary' or 'corporate' weight of 기업가 but are much more common when talking about the majority of people who run their own businesses in Korea.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ki.ʌp.ka/
US /ki.ʌp.ka/
Stress is generally even across syllables in Korean, but slight emphasis on 'Gi' and 'Ga' is common.
Rhymes With
음악가 (Musician) 작가 (Writer) 예술가 (Artist) 정치가 (Politician) 무용가 (Dancer) 전문가 (Expert) 애국가 (National Anthem) 만화가 (Cartoonist)
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'Gi' as 'Ji'.
  • Missing the final 'p' sound in 'Eop'.
  • Pronouncing 'Ga' as 'Ka'.
  • Slurring the syllables together like 'Gyeopga'.
  • Confusing with 'Gieok-ha' (remember).
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Examples by Level

1

그는 유명한 기업가입니다.

He is a famous entrepreneur.

Using the polite formal ending '입니다'.

2

제 꿈은 기업가예요.

My dream is to be an entrepreneur.

Using the polite informal ending '예요' because '기업가' ends in a vowel.

3

기업가가 되고 싶어요?

Do you want to become an entrepreneur?

Subject marker '가' added to '기업가'.

4

이분은 기업가 김 선생님입니다.

This is entrepreneur Mr. Kim.

Using the honorific marker '이분' for 'this person'.

5

기업가는 돈이 많아요.

Entrepreneurs have a lot of money.

Topic marker '는' used for a general statement.

6

제 아버지는 기업가였어요.

My father was an entrepreneur.

Past tense '였어요' (was).

7

그 기업가는 아주 바빠요.

That entrepreneur is very busy.

The adjective '바쁘다' (to be busy).

8

누가 기업가예요?

Who is the entrepreneur?

Question word '누가' (who).

1

성공한 기업가를 만났어요.

I met a successful entrepreneur.

Object marker '를' and past tense '만났어요'.

2

많은 기업가들이 이 행사에 왔습니다.

Many entrepreneurs came to this event.

Plural marker '들' and subject marker '이'.

3

그녀는 젊은 기업가로 유명해요.

She is famous as a young entrepreneur.

Particle '로' meaning 'as' or 'in the capacity of'.

4

기업가가 되려면 공부를 많이 해야 해요.

To become an entrepreneur, you have to study a lot.

Conditional ending '-(으)려면' (in order to).

5

이 책은 유명한 기업가의 이야기예요.

This book is the story of a famous entrepreneur.

Possessive marker '의'.

6

기업가는 새로운 것을 만듭니다.

Entrepreneurs make new things.

Present tense formal '만듭니다'.

7

저는 기업가가 되는 것이 꿈입니다.

My dream is becoming an entrepreneur.

Nominalizing the verb: '되는 것' (the act of becoming).

8

그 기업가는 똑똑하고 성실해요.

That entrepreneur is smart and diligent.

Connecting adjectives with '-고'.

1

기업가 정신은 혁신에서 시작됩니다.

Entrepreneurship starts with innovation.

The compound noun '기업가 정신'.

2

그는 사회적 기업가로서 활동하고 있습니다.

He is active as a social entrepreneur.

Particle '-(으)로서' meaning 'as a (status/role)'.

3

성공한 기업가들은 실패를 두려워하지 않아요.

Successful entrepreneurs are not afraid of failure.

Negative form '-지 않다'.

4

한국에는 훌륭한 기업가들이 많이 배출되었습니다.

Many great entrepreneurs have been produced in Korea.

Passive verb '배출되다' (to be produced/come out of).

5

그 기업가는 자신의 아이디어를 사업화했습니다.

That entrepreneur commercialized his ideas.

The noun '사업화' (commercialization) + '하다'.

6

기업가가 갖춰야 할 가장 중요한 덕목은 무엇인가요?

What is the most important virtue an entrepreneur should have?

Future relative clause '-ㄹ' modifying '덕목'.

7

정부는 청년 기업가들에게 창업 자금을 지원합니다.

The government provides startup funds to young entrepreneurs.

Dative particle '에게' (to).

8

그는 대기업의 전문 경영인보다 기업가가 되고 싶어 했습니다.

He wanted to be an entrepreneur rather than a professional manager of a large corporation.

Comparison marker '보다' (rather than).

1

기업가 정신을 고취하기 위한 교육 프로그램이 늘고 있습니다.

Educational programs to inspire entrepreneurship are increasing.

'-(으)기 위한' (for the purpose of) and '-고 있다' (progressive).

2

그 기업가는 위기 상황에서도 침착하게 대처했습니다.

The entrepreneur handled the crisis situation calmly.

Adverbial form '침착하게' (calmly).

3

혁신적인 기업가는 시장의 흐름을 미리 읽을 줄 알아야 합니다.

An innovative entrepreneur must know how to read market trends in advance.

'-(으)ㄹ 줄 알다' (to know how to).

4

많은 기업가들이 기술 혁신을 통해 경쟁력을 확보하고 있습니다.

Many entrepreneurs are securing competitiveness through technological innovation.

Particle '통해' (through/via).

5

기업가의 사회적 책임에 대한 논의가 활발해지고 있습니다.

Discussions about the social responsibility of entrepreneurs are becoming active.

'-에 대한' (about/concerning) and '-아/어지다' (to become).

6

그는 벤처 기업가로서 수많은 고난을 극복해 왔습니다.

As a venture entrepreneur, he has overcome numerous hardships.

Auxiliary verb '-아/어 오다' (to have been doing/keep doing).

7

진정한 기업가는 이윤 추구뿐만 아니라 가치 창출을 중시합니다.

A true entrepreneur values value creation as well as profit seeking.

'-뿐만 아니라' (not only... but also).

8

그 기업가는 탁월한 안목으로 미래 산업에 투자했습니다.

The entrepreneur invested in future industries with excellent insight.

Particle '으로' (by means of/with).

1

기업가적 마인드셋은 현대 사회에서 필수적인 역량으로 꼽힙니다.

An entrepreneurial mindset is considered an essential competency in modern society.

Passive verb '꼽히다' (to be counted/considered).

2

그 기업가는 독점적인 시장 구조에 도전하여 새로운 패러다임을 제시했습니다.

The entrepreneur challenged the monopolistic market structure and presented a new paradigm.

Connecting clauses with '-아/어/여서' (cause/sequence).

3

기업가 정신의 핵심은 창조적 파괴를 통한 가치 혁신에 있습니다.

The core of entrepreneurship lies in value innovation through creative destruction.

Abstract location marker '에 있다'.

4

그는 실패를 자산으로 삼아 재기에 성공한 불굴의 기업가입니다.

He is an indomitable entrepreneur who succeeded in making a comeback by using failure as an asset.

Expression 'A를 B로 삼다' (to make A into B / to treat A as B).

5

기업가들은 규제 완화가 창업 생태계 활성화에 기여할 것이라고 주장합니다.

Entrepreneurs argue that deregulation will contribute to revitalizing the startup ecosystem.

Indirect quotation '-고 주장하다'.

6

사회적 기업가는 영리 추구와 공익 실현이라는 두 마리 토끼를 잡아야 합니다.

Social entrepreneurs must catch two rabbits: profit-seeking and the realization of public interest.

Idiom '두 마리 토끼를 잡다' (to kill two birds with one stone/achieve two goals).

7

그 기업가의 리더십은 조직 구성원들에게 큰 영감을 주었습니다.

The entrepreneur's leadership gave great inspiration to the members of the organization.

Dative '에게' and past tense '주었습니다'.

8

지속 가능한 성장을 위해서는 기업가들의 윤리 경영이 뒷받침되어야 합니다.

For sustainable growth, entrepreneurs' ethical management must be supported.

Passive form '뒷받침되다' (to be supported/backed).

1

그 기업가는 시대의 흐름을 꿰뚫어 보는 통찰력으로 제국을 건설했습니다.

The entrepreneur built an empire with insight that pierces through the trends of the times.

Descriptive phrase '꿰뚫어 보는' (piercing through).

2

기업가적 창의성은 기존의 질서를 전복하고 새로운 가치 체계를 정립합니다.

Entrepreneurial creativity subverts the existing order and establishes a new value system.

Formal academic verbs '전복하다' and '정립하다'.

3

그는 자수성가한 기업가로서 부의 사회적 환원에 앞장서고 있습니다.

As a self-made entrepreneur, he is taking the lead in returning wealth to society.

Idiom '자수성가하다' (to be self-made) and '앞장서다' (to take the lead).

4

기업가 정신의 부재는 국가 경쟁력 약화의 직간접적인 원인이 될 수 있습니다.

The absence of entrepreneurship can be a direct or indirect cause of the weakening of national competitiveness.

Noun '부재' (absence) and '약화' (weakening).

5

그 기업가는 기술적 한계를 극복하기 위해 막대한 자본과 인력을 투입했습니다.

The entrepreneur invested enormous capital and manpower to overcome technical limitations.

Adjective '막대한' (enormous/vast).

6

혁신적 기업가는 단순한 이윤 극대화를 넘어 인류의 삶을 풍요롭게 하는 비전을 제시합니다.

Innovative entrepreneurs present a vision that enriches human life beyond simple profit maximization.

Nominalized phrase '이윤 극대화' (profit maximization).

7

그는 냉철한 판단력과 뜨거운 열정을 겸비한 전형적인 기업가상입니다.

He is a typical image of an entrepreneur who possesses both cool judgment and hot passion.

Verb '겸비하다' (to possess both).

8

기업가들은 끊임없는 자기 혁신을 통해 급변하는 경영 환경에 적응해야 합니다.

Entrepreneurs must adapt to the rapidly changing business environment through constant self-innovation.

Present participle '급변하는' (rapidly changing).

Common Collocations

기업가 정신
성공한 기업가
청년 기업가
혁신적인 기업가
1세대 기업가
여성 기업가
기업가적 마인드
사회적 기업가
연쇄 기업가
기업가 가문

Common Phrases

기업가 정신을 발휘하다

— To demonstrate or exercise entrepreneurial spirit.

그는 위기 속에서 기업가 정신을 발휘했다.

기업가가 되다

— To become an entrepreneur.

어릴 때부터 기업가가 되고 싶었다.

유명한 기업가

— A famous entrepreneur.

세계적으로 유명한 기업가들이 모였다.

기업가의 길

— The path of an entrepreneur.

기업가의 길은 멀고도 험하다.

기업가적 역량

— Entrepreneurial competence/ability.

그는 뛰어난 기업가적 역량을 지녔다.

기업가적 통찰력

— Entrepreneurial insight.

그의 성공 비결은 기업가적 통찰력이다.

기업가적 도약

— An entrepreneurial leap or breakthrough.

회사는 이번 신제품으로 기업가적 도약을 이뤄냈다.

기업가적 리더십

— Entrepreneurial leadership.

강력한 기업가적 리더십이 필요하다.

기업가들의 모임

— A gathering/meeting of entrepreneurs.

오늘 저녁에 기업가들의 모임이 있다.

전설적인 기업가

— A legendary entrepreneur.

정주영 회장은 한국의 전설적인 기업가이다.

Idioms & Expressions

"무에서 유를 창조하다"

— To create something out of nothing. Often used to describe an entrepreneur's journey.

그 기업가는 무에서 유를 창조한 인물이다.

Literary/Formal
"맨주먹으로 일어서다"

— To rise with bare fists (to start with nothing).

그는 맨주먹으로 일어선 자수성가 기업가다.

Informal/Idiomatic
"두 마리 토끼를 잡다"

— To catch two rabbits (to achieve two goals at once, like profit and social good).

사회적 기업가는 두 마리 토끼를 잡아야 한다.

Common
"시대를 앞서가다"

— To be ahead of one's time.

그 기업가는 시대를 앞서가는 아이디어를 냈다.

Formal
"승부수를 던지다"

— To make a decisive move or take a big risk.

기업가는 결정적인 순간에 승부수를 던져야 한다.

Common
"바닥부터 시작하다"

— To start from the bottom.

그는 바닥부터 시작해서 대기업가가 되었다.

Common
"개천에서 용 나다"

— A dragon rising from a small stream (success from humble beginnings).

그는 개천에서 용 난 기업가의 전형이다.

Idiomatic
"뼈를 깎는 노력"

— Effort that carves the bone (extreme effort).

그 기업가는 뼈를 깎는 노력 끝에 성공했다.

Formal/Emphatic
"천운을 타고나다"

— To be born with heavenly luck.

성공한 기업가는 실력뿐 아니라 천운도 타고나야 한다.

Common
"파란만장한 삶"

— A life full of ups and downs.

그 기업가의 삶은 정말 파란만장했다.

Literary

Word Family

Nouns

기업 (Enterprise/Company)
기업체 (Business entity)
기업
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