Korean Conversation · Level 359
15 words
Korean word
인수인계
Pronunciation
Romanizationinsuingye
Meaning
- nounhandoff
Example
내일 인수인계를 받기로 했어요.nae il in su in gye reul pat kki ro hae sseo yo
I'm supposed to receive the handoff tomorrow.
More examples
퇴사 전까지 인수인계를 마무리해야 합니다.toe sa cheon kka ji in su in gye reul ma mu ri hae ya ham ni da
We must complete the handoff before resigning.
Core concept
A work responsibility moves from one person to the next with the information needed to take it over.
Common phrases
인수인계를 하다in su in gye reul ha da
carry out a handoff
인수인계를 주다in su in gye reul chu da
pass along a handoff
인수인계 자료in su in gye cha ryo
handoff materials
Similar words
인계ingye: The transfer of current work to a new person who will carry it forward.
인수insu: Accepting responsibility for work previously handled by someone else.
전달cheondal: The delivery of information or a message to another person.
Definition in Korean
업무나 책임을 다른 사람에게 넘기거나 다른 사람에게서 받는 일이나 그 과정.eom mu na chae gi meul ta reun sa ra me ge neom gi geo na ta reun sa ra me ge seo pan neun i ri na keu kwa jeong
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines the ideas of receiving and transferring, reflecting work or responsibility moving to the next person.
Usage tips
- English speakers may picture a quick pass, but this word often includes sharing background, status, and remaining tasks.