English–Korean
“unpaid” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmugeup
Example
그는 무급으로 일했다.keu neun mu geu beu ro il haet tta
He worked without pay.
How to say “unpaid” in Korean
“Unpaid” in Korean is 무급 (mugeup).
Work or leave continues while no wages are provided.
Example sentences with 무급
그녀는 무급 휴가를 신청했다.keu nyeo neun mu geup hyu ga reul sin cheong haet tta
She applied for unpaid leave.
Tips for using 무급
- English speakers may hear unpaid as describing only a job, but this Korean noun can also cover a period away from work with no wages, so the surrounding situation matters.