Korean word

직장동료

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikjjangdongnyo

Meaning

  • nouncoworker

Example

점심시간에 직장동료와 이야기했어.cheom sim si ga ne chik jjang dong nyo wa i ya gi hae sseo

I talked with a coworker during lunch.

Illustration for 직장동료 (coworker)

More examples

어제 직장동료들과 회식했어.eo je chik jjang dong nyo deul gwa hoe si kae sseo

I had a company dinner with my coworkers yesterday.

Core concept

A person who works together with another person in the same workplace.

Common phrases

  • 직장동료와chik jjang dong nyo wa

    with a coworker

  • 직장동료에게chik jjang dong nyo e ge

    to a coworker

  • 직장동료와 점심chik jjang dong nyo wa cheom sim

    lunch with a coworker

Similar words

동료tongnyo: A fellow worker in the same company or organization, whether or not personally close.
직원chigwon: A staff member employed by a business, store, or other organization.

Definition in Korean

직장에서 같이 일하는 사람을 가리키는 말.chik jjang e seo ka chi il ha neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines terms meaning workplace and colleague, creating a transparent compound for a coworker.

Usage tips

  • This noun is useful for describing someone at work, while a person's name or job title is often more natural when speaking directly to that person.

Related words

  • 직장인chikjjanginoffice workernoun
  • 직장생활chikjjangsaenghwalworking lifenoun
  • 동료애tongnyoaecoworker camaraderienoun

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