인력
The people available for work or service, often referred to as human resources or manpower. It can also mean physical human strength.
Examples
3 of 5이 일은 인력이 많이 필요해서 혼자 하기 힘들어.
This job needs a lot of manpower, so it's hard to do alone.
정부는 청년 인력 양성을 위해 교육 프로그램을 마련했습니다.
The government has prepared education programs to foster youth manpower.
사람 좀 더 뽑아줘, 인력이 너무 딸려.
Hire some more people, we're so short-handed.
Word Family
Memory Tip
In-Ryeok. In (person) + Ryeok (power). The power of people.
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트를 성공시키려면 더 많은 ___이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인력
Examples
이 일은 인력이 많이 필요해서 혼자 하기 힘들어.
everydayThis job needs a lot of manpower, so it's hard to do alone.
정부는 청년 인력 양성을 위해 교육 프로그램을 마련했습니다.
formalThe government has prepared education programs to foster youth manpower.
사람 좀 더 뽑아줘, 인력이 너무 딸려.
informalHire some more people, we're so short-handed.
경제 성장을 위해서는 고도로 숙련된 인력의 확보가 필수적이다.
academicSecuring highly skilled manpower is essential for economic growth.
해외 사업 확장을 위해 현지 인력을 채용할 계획입니다.
businessWe plan to hire local manpower for overseas business expansion.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인력을 충원하다
to replenish/add manpower
인력난
manpower difficulties (shortage)
유휴 인력
idle/surplus manpower
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Mainly used in business and economic contexts. In everyday speech, '사람' or '일손' is more common.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '능력' (ability).
Memory Tip
In-Ryeok. In (person) + Ryeok (power). The power of people.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 人 (person) and 力 (power).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 프로젝트를 성공시키려면 더 많은 ___이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인력
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