Korean word

경력

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongnyeok

Meaning

  • nounexperience

Example

경력이 없어서 걱정이에요.kyeong nyeo gi eop sseo seo keok jjeong i e yo

I'm worried because I don't have any experience.

Illustration for 경력 (experience)

More examples

경력을 인정받아 면접에 합격했어요.kyeong nyeo geul in jeong ba da myeon jeo be hap kkyeo kae sseo yo

I passed the interview because my experience was recognized.

Core concept

A record of the work and professional experience built up over time.

Common phrases

  • 경력을 인정받다kyeong nyeo geul in jeong bat tta

    have one's experience recognized

  • 경력이 풍부하다kyeong nyeo gi pung bu ha da

    have extensive experience

  • 경력을 증명하다kyeong nyeo geul cheung myeong ha da

    demonstrate one's experience

Similar words

경험kyeongheom: Lessons and skills learned through personally facing real situations.
이력iryeok: A written record of a person's education, work, and past activities.
커리어keorieo: The professional direction and achievements developed throughout working life.

Definition in Korean

직장이나 전문 분야에서 이전에 쌓아 온 업무 경험이나 근무 이력을 가리키는 명사.chik jjang i na cheon mun pu nya e seo i jeo ne ssa a on eom mu kyeong heo mi na keun mu i ryeo geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning to pass through and to experience, pointing to what someone has gone through in working life.

Usage tips

  • It is common in job applications and interviews, so recognizing it helps learners follow questions about a person's previous work.

Other meanings

  • work historynoun
  • careernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 경력자kyeongnyeokjjaexperienced professionalnoun
  • 경력관리kyeongnyeokkkwallicareer managementnoun
  • 경력증명서kyeongnyeokjjeungmyeongseoemployment history certificatenoun

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