대통령이 · 대통령을
president (of a country)
Example
한국의 대통령은 5년마다 국민이 직접 뽑습니다.
In Korea, citizens directly elect the president every five years.
Word parts
대 great+통 unify, govern+령 command
Literally 'great commander who unifies.'
Good to know
Pronounced [대통녕]: ㄹ after ㅇ becomes ㄴ. For a company president, use 사장 or 회장.
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