-(으)로서
Used with nouns referring to a person's role, status, or identity to indicate they are acting in that capacity.
Summary
Equivalent
As (in the role/capacity of) / In one's capacity as
Also: -(으)로써 (By means of / Using — instrument or means; '-(으)로서' is identity/role)
Example
As a parent, I oppose this decision.
학부모로서 이 결정에 반대합니다.
Grammar rules
- Critically distinct from '-(으)로써': '교사로서' (as a teacher — role/identity) vs '칼로써' (by means of a knife — instrument).
- '-(으)로서' always deals with a person or entity's POSITION or STATUS.
Patterns
Nouns (Capacity / Role)
Present · Noun + (으)로서
Example sentences
As a parent, I oppose this decision.
학부모로서 이 결정에 반대합니다.
As a doctor, you must put the patient's health first.
의사로서 환자의 건강을 최우선으로 생각해야 해요.
As a friend, I'll be honest with you.
친구로서 솔직하게 말해 줄게요.
Conversation
A: Why do you want to get involved in that matter?
왜 그 일에 나서려고 해요?
B: As a resident of this area, I feel I need to speak up.
이 지역 주민으로서 목소리를 내야 할 것 같아요.
Practice
Fill in the blank
Express acting in one's role or capacity.
Responsibility as leader.
Advice as senior.