Korean word

근로자

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeulloja

Meaning

  • nounworker

Example

그 공사장에는 근로자가 많다.keu kong sa jang e neun keul lo ja ga man ta

There are many workers at that construction site.

Illustration for 근로자 (worker)

More examples

근로자들은 더 나은 임금을 요구했다.keul lo ja deu reun teo na eun im geu meul yo gu haet tta

The workers demanded better wages.

Core concept

A person who works for pay as part of an employment relationship.

Common phrases

  • 근로자 수keul lo ja su

    number of workers

  • 근로자 임금keul lo ja im geum

    workers' wages

  • 근로자 권리keul lo ja kwol li

    workers' rights

Similar words

노동자nodongja: A worker discussed in connection with labor rights, unions, and working conditions.
직원chigwon: A person employed by a business or organization, such as a store.
사원sawon: A company employee who is often new or holds a general staff position.

Definition in Korean

고용 관계에서 임금을 받고 일하는 사람을 말한다.ko yong kwan gye e seo im geu meul pat kko il ha neun sa ra meul mal han da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning labor and person, so its form highlights a person who works.

Usage tips

  • When reading Korean workplace documents, recognize this as a neutral term for people who work for wages, regardless of their specific job.

Other meanings

  • employeenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 근로keullolabornoun
  • 근로하다keullohadaworkverb
  • 근로조건keullojogeonworking conditionsnoun

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