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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

A meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice or talk about problems (psychological, legal, financial, etc.).

"진로 문제로 선생님과 상담을 했다."

noun

Paid annual leave or vacation days provided by an employer to an employee, usually based on the number of years worked.

"다음 주에 연차를 내고 제주도에 다녀올 계획입니다."

noun

A person or organization that employs people.

"고용주는 근로자에게 안전한 작업 환경을 제공할 의무가 있습니다."

noun

The practice of medicine or the provision of medical services to patients.

"기술의 발달로 의료 서비스의 질이 크게 향상되었습니다."

verb

To formally suggest or propose an idea, opinion, or plan to a superior, an organization, or a public body for consideration.

"근무 환경 개선을 위해 사장님께 직접 건의했습니다."

adjective

To be rewarding, fruitful, or worthwhile. Feeling a sense of accomplishment after doing something meaningful.

"오늘 하루 정말 보람찬 일을 많이 해서 기분이 좋습니다."

noun

The social associations, connections, or affiliations between two or more people; interpersonal relationships.

"직장 생활에서 업무 능력만큼 중요한 것이 대인 관계입니다."

adjective

Able to speak or write a particular foreign language easily and accurately; fluent.

"그녀는 3개 국어를 유창하게 구사합니다."

noun

A person who is actively looking for a job or seeking employment.

"정부는 청년 구직자들을 위한 지원 정책을 발표했습니다."

noun

An object that has been lost by its owner and found by someone else, or the general category of lost items.

"지하철에서 가방을 잃어버려서 분실물 센터에 갔습니다."

adjective

Having gained a high level of skill or knowledge through long experience and practice.

"이 작업은 숙련된 전문가의 도움이 필요합니다."

noun

The fee required to participate in an event, competition, seminar, or activity.

"대회 참가비는 1인당 2만 원입니다."

noun

The non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries, such as insurance, housing support, or gym memberships.

"회사를 선택할 때 연봉만큼 복리후생도 중요한 고려 사항이다."

noun

The process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities to increase efficiency and productivity.

"시험 기간에는 효율적인 시간관리가 무엇보다 중요하다."

noun

A situation where both a husband and a wife work to earn a living.

"요즘은 경제적인 이유로 맞벌이 부부가 늘고 있다."

noun

The rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced.

"복지 혜택이 좋은 회사는 보통 이직률이 낮다."

noun

The life or experience of working at a job or within a professional organization.

"직장생활에서 가장 힘든 점은 상사와의 관계였다."

noun

The ability to produce wealth or the financial power/capability of an individual, organization, or country.

"부모의 경제력이 자녀의 교육 기회에 영향을 주어서는 안 된다."

noun

A period of time that a parent is allowed to be away from work to look after their child.

"남성들의 육아휴직 사용이 매년 증가하고 있다."

verb

To formally accept a request, offer, proposal, or invitation. It implies a conscious decision to agree to something presented by another party.

"그는 회사의 부사장직 제안을 기쁘게 수락했다."

noun

The specific place or location where a person performs their work or job duties.

"저의 근무지는 서울 본사입니다."

noun

The process of developing one's own potential, skills, or talents through self-directed learning and practice.

"퇴근 후에 외국어를 배우며 자기 계발에 힘쓰고 있습니다."

noun

A formal complaint or request submitted by a citizen to a government office or public organization.

"소음 문제로 구청에 민원을 넣었습니다."

noun

The most advanced or leading position in a field, especially in science or technology; state-of-the-art.

"이 병원은 최첨단 의료 장비를 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

A difficulty, hardship, or grievance that causes mental or physical pain. It is often used in the context of personal or professional struggles that one needs to voice or resolve.

"직원들의 고충을 듣기 위해 정기적인 면담을 실시합니다."

noun

An arrangement by which a company gives you a guarantee of compensation for loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium.

"해외여행을 가기 전에 여행자 보험에 가입했습니다."