N + -(으)로서 (As, in the capacity of)

Conjugation & Pattern

• Noun with batchim (except ㄹ) + -으로서
• Noun without batchim or ending in ㄹ + -로서
• Modifying a following noun: N + -(으)로서의 + N2

Detailed Usage

Attached to nouns denoting roles, positions, or status to clarify in what capacity an action is taken. Can combine with 의 as '-(으)로서의' before a noun.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   그 남자는 신문사 특파원으로서 서울에 와 있습니다.

   Geu namjaneun sinmunsa teukpawoneuroseo seoure wa itseumnida.

   That man is in Seoul as a special correspondent for a newspaper.

2. 2

   나는 부모로서의 책임을 다하려고 노력하고 있습니다.

   Naneun bumoroseoui chaegimeul daharyeogo noryeokhago itseumnida.

   I am trying my best to fulfill my responsibility as a parent.

3. 3

   내가 친구로서 너한테 해 줄 수 있는 게 아무것도 없어서 슬프다.

   Naega chinguroseo neohante hae jul su inneun ge amugeotdo eopseoseo seulpeuda.

   I am sad that there is nothing I can do for you as a friend.