English–Korean
“retirement” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtoejik
Example
그는 곧 퇴직을 앞두고 있습니다.keu neun kot toe ji geul ap ttu go it sseum ni da
He is about to retire.
How to say “retirement” in Korean
“Retirement” in Korean is 퇴직 (toejik).
The end of a person's time in a job, whether the change comes through retirement or another reason for leaving.
Example sentences with 퇴직
회사에서 퇴직 기념회를 열어 주었어요.hoe sa e seo toe jik ki nyeom hoe reul yeo reo chu eo sseo yo
The company held a retirement celebration for them.
Tips for using 퇴직
- The word is broader than the usual English idea of retirement, so context can show whether the departure is voluntary, age-related, or caused by an employer.