Dictionary
English - Korean
Job
dʒɑb
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
직업 (jigeop), 일 (il), 업무 (eobmu), 직무 (jikmu), 직장 (jikjang)
Job meanings in Korean
직업 (jigeop)
Example:
She has a job as a teacher.
그녀는 교사로서 직업이 있다.
What is your job?
당신의 직업은 무엇인가요?
Usage: formalContext: Used to refer to someone's profession or occupation.
Note: This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe a person's job or career.
일 (il)
Example:
I have a lot of work to do today.
나는 오늘 할 일이 많다.
His job requires a lot of effort.
그의 일은 많은 노력을 필요로 한다.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to tasks or work in a general sense.
Note: This term can refer to any kind of work, not just professional jobs.
업무 (eobmu)
Example:
I finished my work for the day.
나는 오늘의 업무를 마쳤다.
His job involves a lot of paperwork.
그의 업무는 많은 서류 작업을 포함한다.
Usage: formalContext: Used in a professional or business context to refer to tasks or responsibilities.
Note: Often used in corporate environments or when discussing specific tasks within a job.
직무 (jikmu)
Example:
Her job duties include managing the team.
그녀의 직무에는 팀 관리가 포함된다.
Each job has its own responsibilities.
각 직무마다 책임이 다르다.
Usage: formalContext: Used to refer to specific duties or functions associated with a job.
Note: This term is more technical and often used in HR or legal contexts.
직장 (jikjang)
Example:
He goes to his job every day.
그는 매일 직장에 간다.
I love my job location.
나는 내 직장 위치가 좋다.
Usage: informalContext: Refers to the workplace or the physical location where one works.
Note: This term emphasizes the place of work rather than the work itself.
Job's synonyms
occupation
An occupation refers to a person's regular work or profession.
Example: Her occupation is a teacher.
Note: Occupation is a broader term that encompasses all types of work, while job typically refers to a specific position or task within one's occupation.
employment
Employment refers to the state of being employed or having a job.
Example: She found employment at a local company.
Note: Employment is a more formal term that can refer to the act or condition of being employed, while job is often used to describe a specific task or position.
career
A career is a person's progress or general course of action through life or through a series of jobs.
Example: He has built a successful career in marketing.
Note: Career implies a long-term pursuit of a particular profession or occupation, while job can be more temporary or specific.
vocation
A vocation is a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
Example: Teaching is her vocation; she is passionate about it.
Note: Vocation often carries a sense of calling or purpose, whereas job is a more general term for paid work or tasks.
position
A position refers to a job or role within an organization or company.
Example: She applied for a managerial position at the company.
Note: Position is more specific and often refers to a particular role within a company or organization, while job can be a broader term for any type of work.
Job expressions, common phrases
Get a job
This phrase is used to suggest or encourage someone to find employment.
Example: Why don't you get a job instead of relying on your parents?
Note: The focus is on finding employment rather than just the concept of work.
Job market
Refers to the current demand for workers in a particular industry or overall economy.
Example: The job market is very competitive for recent graduates.
Note: It specifically refers to the demand and supply dynamics of employment opportunities.
Dream job
Describes a job that one finds ideal or perfect.
Example: Working as a travel writer is my dream job.
Note: It emphasizes the personal fulfillment and satisfaction derived from the job.
Job security
Refers to the assurance of having a stable position or employment.
Example: Many people value job security over higher pay.
Note: It focuses on the stability and certainty of employment rather than the work itself.
Odd job
Denotes small, casual, or irregular jobs or tasks.
Example: He does odd jobs like gardening and painting to earn extra money.
Note: It implies temporary or sporadic work rather than a formal, consistent job.
On the job
Means gaining experience or training while actually doing the work.
Example: She learned a lot on the job during her first year as a teacher.
Note: It highlights the learning or skill development that occurs while actively working.
Job satisfaction
Refers to the contentment and fulfillment one derives from their job.
Example: Despite the long hours, I have a high level of job satisfaction in my current role.
Note: It focuses on the emotional and psychological fulfillment derived from work, beyond just fulfilling tasks.
Job everyday (slang) expressions
Gig
A gig refers to a temporary or freelance job, often in the creative or entertainment industry.
Example: I have a gig as a freelance writer.
Note: The term 'gig' implies a more casual or short-term nature compared to a traditional full-time job.
Hustle
Hustle can mean working hard, often in multiple jobs or projects, to achieve financial success or goals.
Example: She's always hustling to make ends meet.
Note: While a job is more structured, a hustle suggests a more relentless, often entrepreneurial, approach to work.
Grind
Being on the grind means consistently working hard or putting in effort, especially in a monotonous job.
Example: I'm on the daily grind at the office.
Note: The term 'grind' implies repetitive or challenging work, often with a sense of perseverance and dedication.
Side hustle
A side hustle is a secondary job or income source alongside one's main job.
Example: My side hustle is selling handmade jewelry online.
Note: Unlike a full-time job, a side hustle is typically pursued part-time and may involve entrepreneurial ventures or passion projects.
Breadwinner
A breadwinner is the primary provider of income in a household or family.
Example: He's the breadwinner of the family, working two jobs to support them.
Note: While a job refers to any form of employment, being a breadwinner carries the connotation of being responsible for financially supporting others.
Nine-to-fiver
A nine-to-fiver is someone who works regular daytime hours, typically from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Example: Most nine-to-fivers look forward to the weekends.
Note: This term often contrasts with flexible working hours or non-traditional work schedules.
Racket
Racket can refer to a job or line of work, especially one that is profitable or seems dubious.
Example: Her new modeling gig seems like quite a racket.
Note: Unlike the neutral term 'job', 'racket' can carry a sense of illegitimacy or unfairness, often associated with shady practices.
Job - Examples
Igen nehéz munkát végzek az építkezésen.
저는 건설 분야에서 매우 어려운 일을 하고 있습니다.
Az új foglalkozásom nagyon izgalmas és kihívást jelent.
제 새로운 직업은 매우 흥미롭고 도전적입니다.
Az állásinterjún elmondtam, hogy milyen tapasztalataim vannak a foglalkoztatás terén.
면접에서 저는 고용 분야에서의 경험에 대해 이야기했습니다.
Job grammar
Job - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: job
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): jobs
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): job
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): jobbed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): jobbing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): jobs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): job
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): job
Syllables, Separation and Stress
job Contains 1 syllables: job
Phonetic transcription: ˈjäb
job , ˈjäb (The red syllable is stressed)
Job - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
job: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.