배우야

is an actor

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is an actor Informal form of 배우이다, meaning “to be an actor.” Depending on the subject and context, it can also mean “you’re an actor” or ask “are you an actor?”

KO: 저 사람은 유명한 배우야.

EN: That person is a famous actor.

자넨 아주 훌륭한 배우 야

You're a truly excellent actor.

— 아메리카의 밤 (1973)

나는 배우 야

I'm an actor.

— 패왕별희 (1993)

당신 배우 야?

Are you an actor?

— 8과 1/2 (1963)

넌 훌륭한 배우 야,

You're a great actor.

— 물랑루즈 (2001)

배우 야

He's an actor.

— 가장 따뜻한 색, 블루 (2013)