Korean word

자격

Pronunciation

Romanizationchagyeok

Meaning

  • nounqualification

Example

이 일에 자격이 있는 사람이 필요해요.i i re cha gyeo gi in neun sa ra mi pi ryo hae yo

We need someone who is qualified for this job.

Illustration for 자격 (qualification)

More examples

그는 여러 자격을 보유하고 있어 전문성이 높다.keu neun yeo reo cha gyeo geul po yu ha go i sseo cheon mun seong i nop tta

He holds several qualifications and has a high level of expertise.

Core concept

Meeting the standard that makes someone fit to join an activity or carry out a responsibility.

Common phrases

  • 자격 보유cha gyeok po yu

    possession of a qualification

  • 자격 시험cha gyeok si heom

    qualification exam

  • 자격 신청cha gyeok sin cheong

    qualification application

Similar words

자격증chagyeokjjeung: A formal document showing recognized qualifications in a particular field.
요건yogeon: A condition that must be satisfied for an application, agreement, or goal to succeed.
능력neungnyeok: The capacity to perform a task or handle a responsibility effectively.
자질chajil: A person's natural qualities and developing abilities for a certain role.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일에 참여하거나 맡을 자격, 즉 그 역할을 수행할 수 있는 적합성이나 요건eo tteon i re cha myeo ha geo na ma teul jja gyeok cheuk keu yeo ka reul su haeng hal ssu in neun cheo kap sseong i na yo geon

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun was formed from parts associated with resources and status, so it presents suitability as having the standing required for a role.

Usage tips

  • In Korean applications and official notices, this word helps identify the conditions that must be checked before someone joins or takes responsibility.

Other meanings

  • eligibilitynoun
  • entitlementnoun

Opposites

  • 무자격mujagyeokdisqualificationnoun

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