선수는

as for the athlete

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as for the athlete 선수 means “athlete” or “player,” and 는 marks it as the topic. Depending on context, 선수는 can mean “as for the player” or “the athlete.”

KO: 선수는 경기 전에 충분히 쉬어야 해요.

EN: The athlete needs to get enough rest before the match.

선수는 그게 다 야

That’s all there is to the player.

— 카쉬미르의 소녀 (2015)

선수는 시합 보다 먼저 공포 와 싸워야 합니다

Athletes must battle their fear before the competition.

— 당갈 (2016)