Korean word

일손

Pronunciation

Romanizationilson

Meaning

  • nounhelp

Example

요즘 일손이 부족해서 일을 못 마쳤다.yo jeum il so ni pu jo kae seo i reul mot ma cheot tta

Lately, we haven't had enough help, so we couldn't finish the work.

Illustration for 일손 (help)

More examples

수확철이라 일손이 더 필요하다.su hwak cheo ri ra il so ni teo pi ryo ha da

Since it is harvest season, more workers are needed.

Core concept

The people and practical help needed to keep work moving.

Common phrases

  • 일손이 부족하다il so ni pu jo ka da

    be short of workers

  • 일손을 구하다il so neul ku ha da

    seek workers

Similar words

인원inwon: The total number of people belonging to or attending a group or place.
인력illyeok: The people and working capacity available for a particular job.
일꾼ilkkun: A person who does hands-on work, especially at a work site.

Definition in Korean

사업장이나 가정 등에서 일 진행을 위해 필요한 사람의 손길이나 그 수량을 뜻하는 말sa eop jjang i na ka jeong teung e seo il chin haeng eul wi hae pi ryo han sa ra mui son gi ri na keu su ryang eul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

일손 (ilson, "working hands") combines 일 (il, "work") and 손 (son, "hand"), linking working hands with the people needed to carry out a job.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when a workplace or household needs to describe staffing levels rather than name a specific job.

Other meanings

  • labornoun

Related words

  • 일손돕기ilsondopkkihelping with worknoun

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