Korean word

대체인력

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaecheillyeok

Meaning

  • nounreplacement worker

Example

제가 못 가서 대체인력을 보냈어요.che ga mot ka seo tae che il lyeo geul po nae sseo yo

I couldn't go, so I sent a replacement worker.

Illustration for 대체인력 (replacement worker)

More examples

급한 휴가로 대체인력을 부탁했어요.keu pan hyu ga ro tae che il lyeo geul pu ta kae sseo yo

Because of an unexpected leave, I asked for a replacement worker.

Core concept

Someone steps into an empty work role until the usual worker can return.

Common phrases

  • 대체인력 부탁하다tae che il lyeok pu ta ka da

    ask for a replacement worker

  • 대체인력 보내다tae che il lyeok po nae da

    send a replacement worker

Similar words

대신할 사람taesinhal ssaram: A person available to take on someone else's work or role when that person cannot do it.
대체자taecheja: A designated substitute who steps into a role left open by a vacancy or shift change.
대체인원taecheinwon: A temporary staff member added to make up for a shortage in the workforce.

Definition in Korean

일시적으로 다른 사람이 맡아야 하는 업무를 대신 수행하도록 투입되는 사람이나 인력il ssi jeo geu ro ta reun sa ra mi ma ta ya ha neun eom mu reul tae sin su haeng ha do rok tu ip ttoe neun sa ra mi na il lyeok

Word origin

대체 (daeche, "replacement") joined with 인력 (ilryeok, "workforce") creates a compound meaning replacement personnel.

Usage tips

  • The word highlights temporary cover, so it is more specific than a general term for a substitute.

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