Korean Conversation · Level 206
15 words
Korean word
자격증
Pronunciation
Romanizationchagyeokjjeung
Meaning
- nouncertificate
Example
그 회사는 자격증이 필요해요.keu hoe sa neun cha gyeok jjeung i pi ryo hae yo
That company needs a certificate.
More examples
취업할 때 자격증이 도움이 돼요.chwi eo pal ttae cha gyeok jjeung i to u mi twae yo
A certificate is helpful when you are looking for a job.
Core concept
Formal proof that someone meets the standards for a particular skill or field.
Common phrases
자격증을 따다cha gyeok jjeung eul tta da
earn a certificate
자격증이 필요하다cha gyeok jjeung i pi ryo ha da
need a certificate
자격증을 제출하다cha gyeok jjeung eul che chul ha da
submit a certificate
Similar words
자격chagyeok: The ability or required conditions that make someone fit for a job or role.
면허증myeonheojeung: An official document proving permission to perform a regulated activity.
증명서cheungmyeongseo: An official document that confirms a fact, identity, education, or other status.
Definition in Korean
특정 분야에서 일정한 능력이나 조건을 갖추었음을 공식적으로 인정해 주는 증명서.teuk jjeong pu nya e seo il jeong han neung nyeo gi na cho geo neul kat chu eo sseu meul kong sik jjeo geu ro in jeong hae chu neun cheung myeong seo
Word origin
The word combines the meaning of qualification with the meaning of a written proof, so it refers to documented evidence of recognized ability or eligibility.
Usage tips
- Job applications and workplaces may ask for this credential, so checking the required type and any expiration date prevents confusion about which document is needed.
Other meanings
- licensenoun
Opposites
- 무자격자mujagyeokjjaunqualified personnoun
Related words
- 자격chagyeokqualificationnoun
- 자격자chagyeokjjaqualified personnoun