English–Korean

“getting a job” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchwijik

Example

이번에 취직이 됐어요.i beo ne chwi ji gi twae sseo yo

I got a job this time.

Illustration for 취직 (getting a job)

How to say “getting a job” in Korean

“Getting a job” in Korean is 취직 (chwijik).

Taking a job and settling into a work position, whether at a company or in another workplace.

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

Example sentences with 취직

곧 취직이 결정될 거예요.kot chwi ji gi kyeol jeong doel kkeo ye yo

A decision about my employment will be made soon.

Tips for using 취직

  • The word focuses on gaining employment rather than on the employer itself, so it is broader than simply becoming a member of one named company.

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