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출근

chulgeun
noun/verb★Beginner— going to work
formalinformal

The act of going to one's workplace, typically in the morning.

출근길에 교통 체증이 심했습니다.

There was heavy traffic on my way to work.

💡

Often used with time expressions (e.g., '출근 시간' = commuting time).

Collocations

출근길commute to work출근 시간commuting time출근 전before going to work

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

출근길에phrase
on the way to work
출근 전phrase
before going to work

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

출근 is often used with time expressions like '출근 시간' (commuting time).

⚡Gold Rule

Verb vs. Noun

출근 can be used as both a verb (e.g., '출근하다') and a noun (e.g., '출근 시간').

📖Word Origin

From 출 (exit) + 근 (work) + -근 (suffix indicating action).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in work-related contexts. Can be used as a noun or verb.

Word Breakdown

출
exit
root
+
근
work
root
+
-근
action suffix
suffix
한영사전

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