English–Korean

“getting off work” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoegeun

Example

이제 퇴근 시간이에요.i je toe geun si ga ni e yo

It's time to get off work now.

Illustration for 퇴근 (getting off work)

How to say “getting off work” in Korean

“Getting off work” in Korean is 퇴근 (toegeun).

The moment a worker steps away from the workplace after the day's duties.

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

Example sentences with 퇴근

오늘은 퇴근 시간이 늦어요.o neu reun toe geun si ga ni neu seo yo

I get off work late today.

Tips for using 퇴근

  • It can refer to both the act and the time, so a notice about the end of work may point to a time of day rather than a departure already completed.

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