Korean word

추천서

Pronunciation

Romanizationchucheonseo

Meaning

  • nounrecommendation letter

Example

취업할 때 추천서를 제출해야 해요.chwi eo pal ttae chu cheon seo reul che chul hae ya hae yo

When applying for a job, I have to submit a recommendation letter.

Illustration for 추천서 (recommendation letter)

More examples

대학원 입학을 위해 교수님께 추천서를 부탁했어요.tae ha gwon i pa geul wi hae kyo su nim kke chu cheon seo reul pu ta kae sseo yo

I asked my professor for a recommendation letter for graduate school admission.

Core concept

A formal document in which someone vouches for another person's abilities or character.

Common phrases

  • 추천서를 제출하다chu cheon seo reul che chul ha da

    submit a recommendation letter

  • 추천서를 받다chu cheon seo reul pat tta

    receive a recommendation letter

  • 추천서를 쓰다chu cheon seo reul sseu da

    write a recommendation letter

Similar words

자기소개서chagisogaeseo: A personal application document describing the writer's background, qualities, and purpose.
추천장chucheonjang: A written document created to recommend a specific person.
추천인chucheonin: A person who recommends another person.
증명서cheungmyeongseo: An official paper that proves identity, qualifications, education, or another status.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람의 능력이나 인품을 믿고 추천하는 내용을 적은 공식적인 문서.eo tteon sa ra mui neung nyeo gi na in pu meul mit kko chu cheon ha neun nae yong eul cheo geun kong sik jjeo gin mun seo

Word origin

The Korean noun 추천서 (chucheonseo, "recommendation letter") combines 추천 (chucheon, "recommendation") with 서 (seo, "document or writing").

Usage tips

  • It is used for formal applications, so it is different from a casual recommendation given in conversation.

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