English–Korean
“absence from work” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeolgeun
Example
그는 이번 주에 결근이 많았다.keu neun i beon chu e kyeol geu ni ma nat tta
He was absent from work a lot this week.
How to say “absence from work” in Korean
“Absence from work” in Korean is 결근 (kyeolgeun).
A scheduled worker is not present when work is expected.
Example sentences with 결근
무단 결근은 회사 규정에 어긋난다.mu dan kyeol geu neun hoe sa kyu jeong e eo geun nan da
Unauthorized absence from work violates company regulations.
Tips for using 결근
- This word is useful in workplace conversations because it focuses on whether an employee showed up, not on the reason for missing work.