Korean word

직함

Pronunciation

Romanizationchikam

Meaning

  • nountitle

Example

새 명함에 직함을 적어 주세요.sae myeong ha me chi ka meul cheo geo chu se yo

Please write your title on the new business card.

Illustration for 직함 (title)

More examples

회의에서 자신의 직함을 소개했다.hoe ui e seo cha si nui chi ka meul so gae haet tta

At the meeting, he gave his title.

Core concept

A title that identifies the job or role a person holds.

Common phrases

  • 직함을 적다chi ka meul cheok tta

    write down one's title

  • 직함을 쓰다chi ka meul sseu da

    write one's title

  • 직함을 밝히다chi ka meul pal ki da

    state one's title

Similar words

직책chikchaek: A formal work post that includes its assigned duties and responsibilities.
직위chigwi: A person's officially recognized place and rank within an organization.
직급chikkkeup: A job grade showing a worker's level in the workplace hierarchy.

Definition in Korean

사람의 직위나 맡은 업무를 표시하는 명칭sa ra mui chi gwi na ma teun eom mu reul pyo si ha neun myeong ching

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements 직 (ji, "work or position") and 함 (kam, "title") to mean a title tied to someone's job.

Usage tips

  • English title is broader and can name a book or film, while this word usually points to a person's work title, especially on a business card.

Other meanings

  • positionnoun

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