Korean word

업무량

Pronunciation

Romanizationeommuryang

Meaning

  • nounworkload

Example

신입이라서 업무량이 많아도 적응해야 한다.si ni bi ra seo eom mu ryang i ma na do cheo geung hae ya han da

Since I'm new, I have to adapt even if my workload is heavy.

Illustration for 업무량 (workload)

More examples

팀원들과 협의해서 업무량을 나눠 맡았다.ti mwon deul gwa hyeo bui hae seo eom mu ryang eul na nwo ma tat tta

After consulting with the team members, we divided up the workload.

Core concept

The total amount of work assigned to a person or team, including the burden it creates.

Common phrases

  • 업무량을 조절하다eom mu ryang eul cho jeol ha da

    adjust the workload

  • 업무량을 분산시키다eom mu ryang eul pun san si ki da

    distribute the workload

  • 업무량에 비해eom mu ryang e pi hae

    compared with the workload

Similar words

업무eommu: The duties and responsibilities that someone handles in a workplace.
일거리ilgeori: A concrete piece of work that needs to be completed.
작업량chageomnyang: The amount of work required for a particular process or operation.
일의 양irui yang: The amount of work involved in doing something.

Definition in Korean

개인이나 팀이 맡은 일의 양이나 그로 인한 부담을 가리키는 명사kae i ni na ti mi ma teun i rui yang i na keu ro in han pu da meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean terms meaning work duties and amount, forming a word for the amount of work to be handled.

Usage tips

  • Using this word helps frame workplace discussions around planning and fair task distribution instead of personal complaints.

Related words

  • 업무시간eommusiganworking hoursnoun
  • 업무부담eommubudamwork burdennoun

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