companion (컴-패-니언 (강세: 패)) — a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpænjən/
Korean meaning: 동반자, 동료, 친구
Korean pronunciation: 컴-패-니언 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My smartphone has become my constant companion - it even follows me to the bathroom!
- She found the perfect travel companion in her backpack - it never complains about the weather.
- Books have been my faithful companions since childhood.
companion
NOUN//kəmˈpænjən//
a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
Faithful companion by his side
Her companion stayed beside her through every adventure. (COMPANY + FRIEND = COMPANION)
A loyal companion helped him become a champion and celebrate a joyful reunion.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'companio'에서 유래되었습니다. 'com(함께)'과 'panis(빵)'가 결합된 말로, 원래는 '함께 빵을 나누어 먹는 사람'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 중세 시대에는 함께 식사를 나누는 것이 깊은 우정과 신뢰의 표현이었기 때문입니다.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone has become my constant companion - it even follows me to the bathroom!”
“She found the perfect travel companion in her backpack - it never complains about the weather.”
“Books have been my faithful companions since childhood.”
“He adopted a rescue dog as a companion for his elderly mother.”
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