Korean Conversation · Level 328
15 words
Korean word
파견직
Pronunciation
Romanizationpagyeonjik
Meaning
- nounagency worker
Example
저는 파견직으로 일한 적이 있어요.cheo neun pa gyeon ji geu ro il han cheo gi i sseo yo
I've worked as an agency worker.
More examples
계약서에 파견직 기간이 명시돼 있어요.kye yak sseo e pa gyeon jik ki ga ni myeong si dwae i sseo yo
The agency assignment period is specified in the contract.
Core concept
A worker placed by an outside staffing agency at another company for a limited time or a specific assignment.
Common phrases
파견직 기간pa gyeon jik ki gan
agency assignment period
파견직 계약pa gyeon jik kye yak
agency worker contract
Similar words
파견근로자pagyeongeulloja: A staffing agency employs a worker who performs duties at a separate workplace.
계약직kyeyakjjik: A contract worker is hired for the length of a specified employment agreement.
비정규직pijeonggyujik: A non-regular employment status covers jobs with less stable terms or reduced workplace benefits.
정규직cheonggyujik: A formal company position continues without a set end date under direct employment.
Definition in Korean
외부에서 파견되어 일정 기간 또는 특정 업무를 위해 다른 회사에서 일하는 근로자나 그 고용 형태를 가리키는 말oe bu e seo pa gyeon doe eo il jeong ki gan tto neun teuk jjeong eom mu reul wi hae ta reun hoe sa e seo il ha neun keul lo ja na keu ko yong hyeong tae reul ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning dispatch and work, highlighting a job arranged through an outside organization.
Usage tips
- The staffing agency and the company where the person works may be different, so workplace conversations often distinguish the employer from the work site.
Opposites
- 정규직cheonggyujikregular employeenoun
- 상근직sanggeunjikfull-time positionnoun
Related words
- 파견업체pagyeoneopchestaffing agencynoun
- 파견근무pagyeongeunmuagency worknoun