Korean word

자영업

Pronunciation

Romanizationchayeongeop

Meaning

  • nounself-employment

Example

저는 자영업을 하고 있어요.cheo neun cha yeong eo beul ha go i sseo yo

I am self-employed.

Illustration for 자영업 (self-employment)

More examples

형은 요즘 자영업 때문에 많이 바빠요.hyeong eun yo jeum cha yeong eop ttae mu ne ma ni pa ppa yo

My older brother has been very busy lately because he is self-employed.

Core concept

Independent work in which a person runs a shop or business to earn a living.

Common phrases

  • 자영업을 하다cha yeong eo beul ha da

    be self-employed

  • 자영업을 시작하다cha yeong eo beul si ja ka da

    start self-employment

  • 자영업을 그만두다cha yeong eo beul keu man du da

    quit self-employment

Similar words

자영업자chayeongeopjja: A person who runs a shop or business independently to earn a living.
개인사업자kaeinsaeopjja: A person who operates a business in their own name.
소상공인sosanggongin: A person who operates a small shop or business.
점주cheomju: A person who owns and manages a store.

Definition in Korean

혼자 가게나 사업을 운영하여 생계를 꾸리는 일이나 그런 사람hon ja ka ge na sa eo beul u nyeong ha yeo saeng gye reul kku ri neun i ri na keu reon sa ram

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean parts for self, operating, and business, linking personal control with a working enterprise.

Usage tips

  • English self-employed can include freelancers, while this Korean word often brings a personally run shop or business to mind.

Opposites

Related words

  • 자영업자chayeongeopjjaself-employed personnoun

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