English–Korean

“get off work” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoegeunhada

Example

오늘은 6시에 퇴근할게요.o neu reun 6 si e toe geun hal kke yo

I'll get off work at 6 today.

Illustration for 퇴근하다 (get off work)

How to say “get off work” in Korean

“Get off work” in Korean is 퇴근하다 (toegeunhada).

Finishing the workday and leaving the workplace for personal time.

Full entry for 퇴근하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 퇴근하다

오늘은 일이 빨리 끝나서 일찍 퇴근했어요.o neu reun i ri ppal li kkeun na seo il jjik toe geun hae sseo yo

I got off work early today because work ended early.

Tips for using 퇴근하다

  • English speakers may connect getting off work with going home, but this word focuses on leaving the workplace, while the destination can be anywhere afterward.

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