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TOPIK 3noun

감독

gamdok

감독이 · 감독을

director (film); manager, head coach (sports); supervision

Example

그 영화 감독은 상을 많이 받았어요.

That film director has won many awards.

Word parts

감 oversee독 supervise

Literally 'oversee and supervise'.

Good to know

In sports, 감독 is the head coach or manager; 코치 is an assistant coach.