출퇴근
The act of going to work and coming back home from work.
Examples
3 of 5집이 회사와 가까워지면 출퇴근이 편해집니다.
Commuting becomes easier if your house is closer to the company.
유연 근무제 도입으로 출퇴근 시간이 자유로워졌습니다.
With the introduction of flexible working hours, commuting times have become freer.
너 출퇴근 얼마나 걸려?
How long does your commute take?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chul (Go out/Start) + Toe (Leave/Retire) + Geun (Work).
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 ____ 시간에 팟캐스트를 들어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 출퇴근
Examples
집이 회사와 가까워지면 출퇴근이 편해집니다.
everydayCommuting becomes easier if your house is closer to the company.
유연 근무제 도입으로 출퇴근 시간이 자유로워졌습니다.
formalWith the introduction of flexible working hours, commuting times have become freer.
너 출퇴근 얼마나 걸려?
informalHow long does your commute take?
출퇴근 시간의 단축은 근로자의 생산성을 높인다.
academicShortening commuting time increases worker productivity.
당사는 직원들의 원활한 출퇴근을 위해 셔틀버스를 운영합니다.
businessThe company operates shuttle buses for the smooth commute of employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
출퇴근을 하다
to commute
출퇴근 전쟁
commuter hell/rush hour war
유연한 출퇴근
flexible commute
Often Confused With
'등하교' is for students going to and from school, while '출퇴근' is for workers.
Usage Notes
A very common topic in IELTS speaking about daily routines.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '출근' (going to work only) or '퇴근' (leaving work only). '출퇴근' covers both.
Memory Tip
Chul (Go out/Start) + Toe (Leave/Retire) + Geun (Work).
Word Origin
Combination of '출근' (going to work) and '퇴근' (leaving work).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'Hell-jo-seon' commute in Seoul is a frequent topic of social discussion.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 ____ 시간에 팟캐스트를 들어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 출퇴근
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유능하다
B1To be competent, capable, or talented in performing tasks or professional duties.
전담
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추천서
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근무조건
B1The environment and terms under which an employee is required to work, including salary, hours, and safety.
마감일
B1The final date or time by which something must be completed or submitted; a deadline.
월급
B1The amount of money that an employee is paid each month. A core vocabulary word for discussing jobs and the economy.
수행하다
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