Korean word

승진

Pronunciation

Romanizationseungjin

Meaning

  • nounpromotion

Example

그는 이번에 승진을 받았다.keu neun i beo ne seung ji neul pa dat tta

He got a promotion this time.

Illustration for 승진 (promotion)

More examples

회사는 그녀의 승진을 발표했다.hoe sa neun keu nyeo ui seung ji neul pal pyo haet tta

The company announced her promotion.

Core concept

A step upward to a higher rank or position in a workplace.

Common phrases

  • 승진을 기대하다seung ji neul ki dae ha da

    expect a promotion

  • 승진이 확정되다seung ji ni hwak jjeong doe da

    a promotion is finalized

  • 승진을 준비하다seung ji neul chun bi ha da

    prepare for a promotion

Similar words

진급chingeup: A move up one level in an ordered grade or rank system.
승격seunggyeok: A move to a higher rank or status within an organization or formal system.

Definition in Korean

직장에서 직급이나 지위가 올라가는 일.chik jjang e seo chik kkeu bi na chi wi ga ol la ga neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines the ideas of rising and moving forward to describe moving up in work rank.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may connect promotion with advertising or a sale, but this word focuses on a person's rise in workplace rank.

Other meanings

  • advancementnoun

Opposites

  • 강등kangdeungdemotionnoun

Related words

  • 승진하다seungjinhadabe promotedverb
  • 승진률seungjillyulpromotion ratenoun

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