This is the 2044th most frequent Korean word.
선수다
"선수다" means "to be skilled or adept at something" or can colloquially mean "to be a player" (in a romantic or social context).
In this sentence, '선수다' is used to mean 'a player', referring to a person who participates in a specific activity, typically a sport.
그는 축구를 정말 잘하는 선수다.
He is a player who is really good at football.
Here, '선수다' is used more metaphorically to describe someone who is highly skilled, akin to a professional or expert, in a specific field.
그 여자는 포커 게임에서는 선수다.
She is a pro in poker games.
In this sentence, '선수다' extends its meaning to describe someone with mastery or exceptional skill in a context other than sports or games.