Korean word

일하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationilhada

Meaning

  • verbwork

Example

내일부터 일하러 가요.nae il bu teo il ha reo ka yo

Starting tomorrow, I will go to work.

Illustration for 일하다 (work)

More examples

요즘은 집에서 일하고 있어요.yo jeu meun chi be seo il ha go i sseo yo

These days, I am working from home.

Core concept

Someone actively carries out work with body or mind to reach a goal.

Common phrases

  • 사무실에서 일하다sa mu si re seo il ha da

    work in an office

  • 아침부터 일하다a chim bu teo il ha da

    work from morning

  • 야근하면서 일하다ya geun ha myeon seo il ha da

    work while working overtime

Similar words

근무하다keunmuhada: To carry out an assigned role at an organization during scheduled hours is to work.
아르바이트하다areubaiteuhada: To earn money through work for a limited time, often while studying, is to work part-time.

Definition in Korean

어떤 목적을 이루기 위해 몸이나 머리로 작업이나 일을 수행하는 동사.eo tteon mok jjeo geul i ru gi wi hae mo mi na meo ri ro cha geo bi na i reul su haeng ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The noun 일 (il, "work") joins 하다 (hada, "to do") to create the everyday verb meaning to work.

Usage tips

  • This everyday verb covers regular jobs, chores, and assigned tasks, so it applies beyond formal employment.

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