Korean Conversation · Level 280
15 words
Korean word
수습
Pronunciation
Romanizationsuseup
Meaning
- nounapprentice
Example
그는 수습으로 일하고 있어요.keu neun su seu beu ro il ha go i sseo yo
He is working as an apprentice.
More examples
회사는 수습 제도를 운영하고 있어요.hoe sa neun su seup che do reul u nyeong ha go i sseo yo
The company operates a probationary employment system.
Core concept
Someone new to a workplace gains practical skill while adjusting to the job and proving their ability.
Common phrases
수습 제도su seup che do
probationary employment system
수습 교육su seup kyo yuk
probationary training
Similar words
수습사원suseupssawon: A newly hired employee works under review for a set period before gaining full status.
인턴inteon: A person works at a company for a limited time to learn through real tasks and gain experience.
신입사원sinipssawon: A person who has just joined a company begins working there as an employee.
연수생yeonsusaeng: A learner receives organized training to develop a particular skill or perform a particular job.
Definition in Korean
신입이 현장에서 실무를 배워 일정 기간 적응·능력 검증을 받는 상태si ni bi hyeon jang e seo sil mu reul pae wo il jeong ki gan cheo geung neung nyeok keom jeung eul pan neun sang tae
Word origin
It is formed from Sino-Korean elements for improving through practice and learning, which reflects the process of building skill through hands-on work.
Usage tips
- The English word trainee focuses on learning, but this term also highlights whether the worker fits the role and can perform it successfully.
Other meanings
- traineenoun
- probationary employeenoun
Opposites
- 정규직cheonggyujikpermanent employeenoun
Related words
- 수습사원suseupssawonprobationary employeenoun