How can I say the word "native" and "native speaker" in korean?
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If I meet a native korean, I will be suprised.

As a native korean speaker I recommend you to watch korean dramas.

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How can I say the word "native" and "native speaker" in korean?
Like:

If I meet a native korean, I will be suprised.

As a native korean speaker I recommend you to watch korean dramas.

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"native" and "native speaker"

- native (Korean):  formally 한국 출생자, but often 한국 사람 or 한국인 will do.
- native (Korean) speaker:  한국어 원어민 or 원어민 한국어 사용자.

- If I meet a native Korean, I will be surprised.
=> 한국 사람 [한국(에)서 온 사람]을 만나면 (나는) 놀랄 거예요.

- As a native korean speaker I recommend you to watch Korean dramas.
=> 한국어 원어민으로서 한국 드라마 시청을 권해요.

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