노동
Work, especially hard physical work. In an academic sense, it refers to the labor force, labor rights, and human effort in production.
Examples
3 of 5하루 종일 육체 노동을 했더니 피곤해요.
I'm tired after doing physical labor all day.
노동 시장의 유연성에 대한 찬반 논쟁이 치열하다.
The debate for and against labor market flexibility is intense.
정부는 노동자의 권익을 보호하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
The government must strive to protect the rights of workers.
Word Family
Memory Tip
No (Effort) + Dong (Movement). Moving with effort.
Quick Quiz
____력 부족 문제는 경제 성장의 걸림돌이 될 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 노동
Examples
하루 종일 육체 노동을 했더니 피곤해요.
everydayI'm tired after doing physical labor all day.
노동 시장의 유연성에 대한 찬반 논쟁이 치열하다.
academicThe debate for and against labor market flexibility is intense.
정부는 노동자의 권익을 보호하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
formalThe government must strive to protect the rights of workers.
이건 진짜 완전 노가다(육체 노동)야.
informalThis is just pure manual labor.
효율적인 노동 관리가 생산성을 높입니다.
businessEfficient labor management increases productivity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
노동의 가치
value of labor
노동 착취
labor exploitation
강제 노동
forced labor
Often Confused With
일 is a general word for work; 노동 is more formal and often implies physical effort or an economic concept.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics on automation, work-life balance, and economics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '워크' (work) instead of '노동' or '일' in essays.
Memory Tip
No (Effort) + Dong (Movement). Moving with effort.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 勞 (labor) and 働 (work).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Labour Day (May 1st) is a significant holiday for workers in Korea.
Quick Quiz
____력 부족 문제는 경제 성장의 걸림돌이 될 수 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 노동
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