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B1 noun #3,000 پرکاربردترین 8 دقیقه مطالعه

취직

chwijik رتبه 3,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها 취직 در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح 취직 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you just need to know that 취직 means 'getting a job.' You will likely see it in the form 취직해요 (I get a job) or 취직했어요 (I got a job). It's a useful word when introducing yourself or your family. For example, '제 형은 삼성에 취직했어요' (My older brother got a job at Samsung). Focus on the basic subject-object-verb structure. Don't worry about the complex Hanja roots yet; just treat it as a single block of meaning related to work. You might also hear it in simple questions like '취직했어요?' (Did you get a job?). This is a common question after graduation. Keep your usage simple and focus on the past tense, as getting a job is usually reported after it happens.

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At the A2 level, you should begin to understand how 취직 interacts with basic particles like -에 (location) and -을/를 (object). You can start using it with connectors like -고 싶어요 (want to) or -기 위해서 (in order to). For example, '좋은 회사에 취직하고 싶어요' (I want to get a job at a good company). You should also be able to distinguish between 취직 (the act) and '일' (the work itself). At this level, you might talk about your goals: '한국에서 취직하는 것이 제 꿈이에요' (Getting a job in Korea is my dream). You'll also encounter the word in the context of '취직 준비' (preparing to get a job), which is a common activity for students.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 취직 in more complex sentence structures and understand its social nuances. You should be comfortable using the causative form 취직시키다 (to help someone get a job) and the passive-leaning 취직이 되다 (to become employed). You will also learn related terms like 취업 and understand that 취직 is slightly more colloquial. You can discuss the difficulties of the job market using expressions like '취직하기가 힘들다' (It's hard to get a job). You should also be able to use the word with more specific particles, like '선생님으로 취직하다' (to get a job as a teacher), showing you understand the role-designating function of -(으)로.

At the B2 level, your understanding of 취직 should include compound nouns and idiomatic expressions. You will encounter terms like '취직난' (employment crisis) and '취직 시험' (employment exam). You should be able to discuss the pros and cons of different types of employment, such as '대기업 취직' (getting a job at a large corporation) vs. '중소기업 취직' (getting a job at a small/medium enterprise). You can use the word in hypothetical situations using -(으)면 or -더라면, like '내가 더 일찍 취직했더라면 좋았을 텐데' (It would have been better if I had gotten a job earlier). At this level, you should also understand the cultural weight of the word in Korean society, including the pressure of '취준생' (job seeker) life.

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At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of the Hanja roots (就職) and how they relate to other professional terms like '직위' (position), '직장' (workplace), and '직무' (duty). You can analyze the difference between 취직 and more formal synonyms like '임용' (appointment) or '채용' (hiring) from a linguistic and contextual perspective. You should be able to write essays or give presentations on topics like '청년 취직난의 원인과 해결책' (Causes and solutions for the youth employment crisis). You can also use advanced grammar like -는 법이다 or -기 마련이다 to talk about the inevitability or rules of employment, such as '열심히 노력하면 결국 취직하기 마련이다' (If you work hard, you are bound to get a job eventually).

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At the C2 level, you use 취직 with the precision of a native speaker, understanding all its subtle connotations in literature, law, and high-level debate. You can navigate complex discussions about labor laws, employment contracts, and the sociopolitical implications of 취직 trends in the 21st century. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its usage in various dialects or older literature. You can use it in highly sophisticated rhetorical structures and recognize its use in irony or satire regarding the Korean corporate world. Your vocabulary includes related archaic or highly specialized terms, and you can explain the nuances of 취직 to others with perfect clarity and cultural depth.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

취직 در ۳۰ ثانیه

취직 (chwijik) means 'getting a job' or 'finding employment' at a workplace.
It is a Sino-Korean noun often combined with -하다 to form the verb 취직하다.
Commonly used for full-time or professional roles rather than temporary part-time work.
A major life milestone in Korea, often celebrated with family and friends.

The Korean noun 취직 (chwijik) is a fundamental term in the Korean vocabulary, specifically within the context of career and professional life. At its core, it represents the successful outcome of a job search—the moment an individual transitions from being a job seeker to an employee. While English speakers might use various phrases like 'getting a job,' 'finding employment,' or 'starting a career,' 취직 specifically denotes the act of entering a workplace (직장) to take up a position (직위). It is composed of two Hanja characters: 就 (chwi), meaning 'to approach' or 'to take up,' and 職 (jik), meaning 'office' or 'duty.' Therefore, the literal meaning is 'approaching a duty' or 'taking up an office.'

The Nuance of Achievement: In Korean society, where academic and professional success are highly prioritized, 취직 is not just a logistical step but a major life milestone. It often implies the end of a long period of '준비' (preparation) and the beginning of financial independence. When someone says they '취직했다,' they are announcing a significant personal victory.
Social Context and Expectations: The term is frequently discussed during family gatherings like Chuseok or Seollal. Older relatives will often ask younger graduates, '취직은 했니?' (Have you found a job yet?), reflecting the societal pressure placed on finding stable employment in prestigious companies (대기업).

드디어 가고 싶었던 회사에 취직하게 되어서 정말 기뻐요. (I am so happy because I finally got a job at the company I wanted to join.)

— A typical expression of joy after a successful job hunt.

Understanding 취직 also requires understanding its relationship with the verb form 취직하다. While 취직 is the noun (employment), 취직하다 is the active process of getting the job. It is important to distinguish this from 취업 (chwieop). While often used interchangeably, 취업 is a broader, more formal term often used in statistics, government reports, or academic contexts (e.g., 취업률 - employment rate). 취직 feels slightly more personal and grounded in the specific act of finding a workplace.

Formal vs. Informal Usage: In formal interviews, you might use '입사' (joining the company) instead of 취직 to sound more professional. However, when talking to friends or family, 취직 is the most natural and common word to use.

요즘은 취직하기가 하늘의 별 따기예요. (Getting a job these days is like plucking a star from the sky.)

— A common idiom describing the difficulty of the modern job market.

Mastering the use of 취직 requires an understanding of how it interacts with Korean particles and verbs. The most common verb construction is 취직하다 (to get a job). However, the grammatical structure around it varies depending on what aspect of employment you are emphasizing.

Particle Usage: ~에 vs ~으로: When you want to specify the company or location where you found work, you use the particle -에. For example, '삼성에 취직했다' (I got a job at Samsung). If you want to specify the role or position, you use -으로 or -로. For example, '선생님으로 취직했다' (I got a job as a teacher).

그는 졸업하자마자 대기업에 취직했습니다. (He got a job at a large corporation as soon as he graduated.)

Another important construction is 취직을 시키다, which means 'to get someone a job' or 'to help someone find employment.' This is a causative form. Parents might say they want to '자식을 좋은 곳에 취직시키다' (get their children a job in a good place).

Common Verb Pairings

취직을 준비하다: To prepare for getting a job (studying, writing resumes).
취직을 축하하다: To congratulate someone on getting a job.
취직이 되다: To 'become' employed (passive nuance, often used when the focus is on the result).
취직을 포기하다: To give up on finding a job.

친구의 취직 축하 파티를 열기로 했어요. (We decided to hold a party to celebrate my friend getting a job.)

In more complex sentences, you might see 취직 used as a modifier. For instance, '취직 시험' (employment exam) or '취직난' (employment crisis/difficulty finding jobs). These compound nouns are very common in news headlines and discussions about the economy. Understanding these patterns allows you to discuss not just the act of getting a job, but the entire social and economic ecosystem surrounding it in Korea.

If you are in South Korea or consuming Korean media, 취직 is a word you will encounter daily. It is central to the 'Hell Joseon' discourse, K-dramas, and everyday social interactions. Let's explore the specific environments where this word resonates most strongly.

In K-Dramas and Movies: Many 'slice-of-life' or 'office' dramas revolve around characters struggling to get a job. You'll hear characters sighing about their '취직 걱정' (worries about getting a job). The moment a protagonist finally gets their employee ID card (사원증) after a successful 취직 is a classic emotional peak in Korean storytelling.

부모님은 제가 공무원으로 취직하기를 바라세요. (My parents hope that I will get a job as a civil servant.)

— A common sentiment regarding the desire for stable employment.

In the news, you will hear the word 취직 in reports about the economy. However, as mentioned before, news anchors often favor the term '취업' (employment) for statistics. But when interviewing citizens on the street, people will say, '요즘 청년들이 취직하기가 너무 힘들어요' (It's so hard for young people to get jobs these days).

University Campuses: Universities in Korea have '취직 지원 센터' (Job Placement Support Centers). You'll see banners everywhere announcing '취직 박람회' (Job Fairs). For third and fourth-year students, 취직 is the primary topic of conversation, often overshadowing their actual studies.

이번에 취직 준비하느라 방학 때도 쉬지 못했어요. (I couldn't rest during the vacation because I was preparing to get a job.)

Social media platforms like LinkedIn (though less popular than local sites like Saramin or JobKorea) and KakaoTalk groups for job seekers are filled with discussions about '취직 성공 수기' (success stories of getting a job). Hearing this word often carries a weight of anxiety, effort, and eventually, relief.

For English speakers, the concept of 'getting a job' seems simple, but in Korean, there are several pitfalls when using 취직. Avoiding these mistakes will make your Korean sound much more natural and precise.

Mistake 1: Confusing Noun and Verb: Many learners say '나는 취직을 했어요' which is grammatically correct, but sometimes they try to use it like '나는 취직이에요' to mean 'I have a job.' In Korean, to say 'I have a job,' you should say '직업이 있어요' or '직장에 다니고 있어요' (I am attending a workplace). 취직 is the *entry* into employment, not the state of *being* employed.

❌ 저는 선생님으로 취직이에요.
✅ 저는 선생님으로 취직했어요.

— You must use the verb form to describe the action you completed.

Mistake 2: Particle Errors: Learners often use the object particle '-를' with the company name, like '회사를 취직하다.' This sounds awkward. The correct particle for the destination/company is '-에' (에 취직하다). You *can* use '-를' with the noun itself: '취직을 하다,' but not with the company name.

Another common error is using 취직 when you mean 'work' in general. If you want to say 'I have a lot of work today,' you should use '일' (il), not 취직. Saying '오늘 취직이 많아요' would mean 'I have many employment events today,' which makes no sense.

❌ 어디에서 취직해요? (Where do you employment?)
✅ 어디에 취직했어요? (Where did you get a job?)

Finally, remember that 취직 is specifically for *getting* a job. If you are *quitting* a job, the word is '퇴직' or '그만두다.' Using the wrong word here can lead to significant confusion about your employment status!

Korean has several words related to employment, each with its own specific context and register. Knowing when to use which will elevate your fluency.

취업 (Employment): This is the most common alternative. While 취직 focuses on getting a 'position' (職), '취업' (就業) focuses on getting 'work' or 'business' (業). 취직 is more common in spoken, everyday language, while '취업' is the standard in formal writing, news, and statistics.
입사 (Joining a Company): Literally 'entering the company.' This is highly formal and used when you are specifically talking about the act of starting at a corporate entity. You wouldn't say you '입사' as a freelance tutor, but you would '입사' at Google or Samsung.

비교:
1. 친구가 취직했어요. (My friend got a job. - Natural)
2. 청년 취업률이 낮아요. (The youth employment rate is low. - Statistical)

직장을 구하다 (To look for/find a workplace): This is a more descriptive, native Korean way to say you are looking for or found work. It feels slightly more informal and active than the Sino-Korean 취직.

When comparing 취직 and '개업' (opening a business), the former is for employees, and the latter is for entrepreneurs. If you start your own cafe, you haven't '취직'ed; you've '개업'ed. Understanding these distinctions helps you navigate the nuances of Korean professional life with precision.

그는 취직 대신 창업을 선택했습니다. (He chose starting a business instead of getting a job.)

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The character 職 (jik) also appears in '직업' (occupation) and '직장' (workplace), forming the core of Korean words related to labor.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /tɕʰɥidʑik/

US /tʃwi dʒɪk/

The stress is balanced, but the first syllable '취' often carries slightly more emphasis in natural speech.

هم‌قافیه با

직 (jik) 식 (sik) 익 (ik) 틱 (tik) 릭 (rik) 믹 (mik) 빅 (bik) 픽 (pik)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing '취' as 'chu'. It should be a diphthong sound.
Releasing the final 'k' sound too strongly. In Korean, final consonants are often unreleased.
Confusing the 'j' in 'jik' with a 'z' sound.
Mixing up the aspiration of 'ch' in 'chwi' with a plain 'j' sound.
Not making the 'i' in 'jik' short enough.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize as it appears frequently in textbooks and news.

نوشتن 3/5

Requires correct particle usage (-에 vs -으로).

صحبت کردن 3/5

Pronunciation of 'chwi' can be tricky for beginners.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clear pronunciation and common usage make it easy to hear.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

회사 일 돈 공부 사람

بعداً یاد بگیرید

면접 이력서 월급 퇴직 경력

پیشرفته

고용 채용 직무 역량 복지

گرامر لازم

-(으)려고 (In order to)

취직하려고 자격증을 공부해요.

-기 위해서 (For the purpose of)

좋은 회사에 취직하기 위해서 노력합니다.

-(으)면 (If)

취직을 하면 부모님께 선물을 드릴 거예요.

-아/어서 (Reason/Cause)

취직해서 정말 행복해요.

-게 되다 (To end up/To come to be)

드디어 원하는 곳에 취직하게 되었어요.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

저는 어제 취직했어요.

I got a job yesterday.

취직 + 했어요 (past tense)

오빠가 취직을 했어요.

My older brother got a job.

취직 + 을 (object particle) + 했어요

축하해요! 취직했어요?

Congratulations! Did you get a job?

Question form of the past tense.

내일 취직해요.

I get a job tomorrow (I start my job tomorrow).

Present tense used for immediate future.

삼성에 취직했어요.

I got a job at Samsung.

에 (location particle) used for the company.

취직하고 싶어요.

I want to get a job.

-고 싶어요 (want to)

어디에 취직했어요?

Where did you get a job?

어디 (where) + 에 (particle)

언니는 취직 안 했어요.

My older sister didn't get a job.

안 (negation)

졸업 후에 취직할 거예요.

I will get a job after graduation.

-ㄹ 거예요 (future tense)

돈을 벌려고 취직했어요.

I got a job to earn money.

-(으)려고 (in order to)

좋은 회사에 취직하는 것이 어려워요.

It is difficult to get a job at a good company.

-는 것 (nominalizer) + 이 (subject particle)

친구와 같이 취직을 준비해요.

I am preparing to get a job with a friend.

준비하다 (to prepare)

취직해서 기분이 좋아요.

I'm happy because I got a job.

-아서/어서 (reason/cause)

은행에 취직하고 싶어해요.

He/she wants to get a job at a bank.

-고 싶어하다 (want to - 3rd person)

취직을 하면 차를 살 거예요.

If I get a job, I will buy a car.

-(으)면 (if)

요즘 취직이 잘 안 돼요.

It's not easy to get a job these days.

취직이 되다 (to get a job/to become employed)

전공을 살려서 취직하고 싶어요.

I want to get a job that uses my major.

살리다 (to make use of) + -어서

그는 드디어 원하는 곳에 취직하게 되었습니다.

He finally got to get a job at the place he wanted.

-게 되다 (to come to/to end up)

취직하기 위해서 자격증을 땄어요.

I got a certificate in order to get a job.

-기 위해서 (in order to)

부모님은 저를 공무원으로 취직시키고 싶어 하세요.

My parents want to get me a job as a civil servant.

시키다 (causative)

취직한 지 벌써 일 년이 지났네요.

It's already been a year since I got a job.

-(으)ㄴ 지 (since)

해외에 취직하는 사람들도 많아지고 있어요.

The number of people getting jobs abroad is increasing.

-아/어지다 (to become/to increase)

취직 시험을 보러 서울에 가요.

I'm going to Seoul to take an employment exam.

취직 시험 (employment exam)

적성에 맞는 곳에 취직하는 게 중요해요.

It's important to get a job at a place that fits your aptitude.

적성 (aptitude)

취직난이 심각해서 걱정이에요.

I'm worried because the employment crisis is serious.

취직난 (employment crisis/difficulty)

그는 취직 준비를 하느라 밤을 새우곤 했어요.

He used to stay up all night preparing to get a job.

-느라 (because of doing) + -곤 하다 (habitual action)

대기업에 취직했다고 해서 다 행복한 건 아니에요.

Just because someone got a job at a big company doesn't mean they are all happy.

-다고 해서 (just because... doesn't mean)

취직을 축하하는 의미에서 선물을 준비했습니다.

I prepared a gift to congratulate you on getting a job.

-는 의미에서 (in the sense of/meaning that)

요즘은 취직 대신 창업을 꿈꾸는 청년들이 많아요.

These days, there are many young people dreaming of starting a business instead of getting a job.

대신 (instead of)

취직하기가 하늘의 별 따기만큼 어렵다고들 해요.

They say getting a job is as difficult as plucking stars from the sky.

하늘의 별 따기 (idiom)

어렵게 취직한 만큼 최선을 다해 일하고 싶어요.

Since it was so hard to get the job, I want to do my best.

-(으)ㄴ 만큼 (as much as/since)

그는 취직하자마자 부모님께 용돈을 드렸어요.

As soon as he got a job, he gave his parents some pocket money.

-자마자 (as soon as)

청년들의 취직 문제는 사회 전체가 해결해야 할 과제입니다.

The issue of youth employment is a task that the entire society must solve.

과제 (task/assignment)

고학력자들의 취직난이 갈수록 심화되고 있는 실정입니다.

The situation is that the employment crisis for highly educated people is worsening.

실정 (actual state/situation)

취직을 위해 쌓은 스펙이 실제 업무와는 무관한 경우가 많아요.

The 'specs' built for getting a job are often unrelated to actual work.

무관하다 (unrelated)

그는 안정적인 직장에 취직했음에도 불구하고 끊임없이 자기계발을 합니다.

Despite having a job at a stable workplace, he constantly develops himself.

-음에도 불구하고 (despite)

취직 시장에서의 경쟁이 치열해지면서 구직자들의 스트레스가 극에 달했습니다.

As competition in the job market intensifies, job seekers' stress has reached its peak.

극에 달하다 (to reach the peak/limit)

정부는 중소기업 취직을 장려하기 위해 다양한 혜택을 제공하고 있습니다.

The government is providing various benefits to encourage getting jobs at SMEs.

장려하다 (to encourage)

취직은 단순히 생계 수단을 넘어 자아실현의 과정이기도 합니다.

Getting a job is not just a means of livelihood but also a process of self-realization.

자아실현 (self-realization)

취직 사기를 당하지 않도록 각별히 주의해야 합니다.

One must be extra careful not to fall victim to employment scams.

취직 사기 (employment scam)

취직이라는 관문을 통과하기 위해 청춘을 희생하는 이들이 적지 않다.

There are not a few who sacrifice their youth to pass the gateway called employment.

관문 (gateway/hurdle)

급변하는 노동 시장에서 취직의 정의 자체가 변모하고 있다.

In the rapidly changing labor market, the very definition of employment is transforming.

변모하다 (to transform)

취직은 개인의 역량뿐만 아니라 사회적 구조와도 밀접한 관련이 있다.

Employment is closely related not only to individual capabilities but also to social structures.

밀접한 관련 (close relationship)

그는 화려한 경력을 뒤로하고 비영리 단체에 취직하는 파격적인 행보를 보였다.

He showed an unconventional move by leaving behind a brilliant career to get a job at a non-profit.

파격적인 행보 (unconventional/unprecedented move)

취직을 둘러싼 세대 간의 인식 차이는 여전히 평행선을 달리고 있다.

The difference in perception between generations regarding employment still runs parallel (never meets).

평행선을 달리다 (to run parallel/fail to reach an agreement)

기술의 진보가 취직의 기회를 박탈할 것인가, 창출할 것인가에 대한 논의가 뜨겁다.

The debate over whether technological progress will deprive or create employment opportunities is heated.

박탈하다 vs 창출하다 (deprive vs create)

취직이 보장되지 않는 불확실한 미래 앞에서 청년들은 무력감을 느낀다.

Young people feel a sense of helplessness in the face of an uncertain future where employment is not guaranteed.

무력감 (helplessness)

그의 취직은 단순한 성공이 아니라 가족의 오랜 염원이 이루어진 순간이었다.

His getting a job was not just a simple success but the moment the family's long-held wish came true.

염원 (long-held wish/desire)

مترادف‌ها

취업 입사 득직 채용

متضادها

퇴직 실직

ترکیب‌های رایج

취직을 축하하다

취직을 준비하다

취직이 되다

취직을 시키다

취직에 성공하다

취직이 힘들다

취직 시험

취직 정보

취직 박람회

취직난

عبارات رایج

취직했니?

— Did you get a job? (Informal, common from elders)

명절에 친척들이 취직했니라고 물어봐서 부담스러워요.

어디에 취직했어요?

— Where did you get a job?

축하드려요! 그런데 어디에 취직했어요?

취직 축하 선물

— A gift to celebrate getting a job.

동생에게 줄 취직 축하 선물을 샀어요.

취직 운

— Luck in getting a job.

올해는 취직 운이 좋기를 바라요.

취직 턱

— A treat/meal bought by someone who just got a job.

취직했으니까 친구들에게 취직 턱을 냈어요.

취직 사기

— Employment scam.

취직 사기에 속지 않도록 조심하세요.

취직 보증

— Employment guarantee.

이 학원은 취직 보증을 해 준다고 합니다.

취직 청탁

— Solicitation for employment (often illegal/unethical).

취직 청탁은 공정하지 못한 행위입니다.

취직 준비생 (취준생)

— A person preparing to get a job.

저는 졸업을 앞둔 취준생입니다.

취직 가이드

— Job hunting guide.

취직 가이드를 읽고 면접을 준비했어요.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

취직 vs 직업

직업 is your profession (e.g., 'I am a doctor'), while 취직 is the event of being hired.

취직 vs 취업

취업 is more formal and used in official statistics; 취직 is more common in daily speech.

취직 vs 퇴직

퇴직 means leaving or retiring from a job, which is the opposite of 취직.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"하늘의 별 따기"

— Extremely difficult (like plucking stars). Often used for getting a job.

요즘 대기업 취직은 하늘의 별 따기예요.

Informal/Common

"바늘구멍 통과하기"

— Passing through a needle's eye. Used for very high competition.

공무원 시험에 합격해서 취직하는 건 바늘구멍 통과하기예요.

Informal/Common

"첫 단추를 잘 끼우다"

— To start off well. Often used regarding one's first job.

첫 취직을 좋은 곳에 해서 첫 단추를 잘 끼웠어요.

Neutral

"철밥통"

— An 'iron rice bowl' - a job with absolute security (like a civil servant).

안정적인 취직을 위해 철밥통인 공무원을 선택했어요.

Slang/Colloquial

"백수"

— Unemployed person (literally 'white hands'). The opposite state of 취직.

취직하기 전에는 1년 동안 백수였어요.

Informal

"고시생"

— Someone studying for high-level exams, often for stable employment.

그는 취직을 위해 3년째 고시생 생활을 하고 있다.

Neutral

"낙방"

— Failing an exam or job application.

여러 번 취직 시험에서 낙방한 끝에 성공했다.

Neutral

"금수저"

— Gold spoon. Used for those who get jobs easily via family wealth/connections.

그는 금수저라서 취직 걱정이 없어요.

Slang

"흙수저"

— Dirt spoon. Used for those who struggle without help to get a job.

흙수저인 저는 스스로 노력해서 취직해야 해요.

Slang

"스펙을 쌓다"

— To build up qualifications/specifications for a job.

취직을 하려면 스펙을 많이 쌓아야 해요.

Common

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

취직 vs 일

Both relate to work.

일 is general work/tasks; 취직 is the specific act of getting a formal position.

오늘 일이 많아요 (I have much work). vs 오늘 취직했어요 (I got a job today).

취직 vs 입사

Both mean starting a job.

입사 specifically means joining a 'company' (sa); 취직 is more general for any job/position.

대기업에 입사했다 vs 편의점에 취직했다.

취직 vs 구직

Both relate to the job market.

구직 is the 'search' (gu); 취직 is the 'success' (chwi).

구직 활동 중입니다 vs 취직 성공했습니다.

취직 vs 창업

Both relate to starting work.

창업 is starting your own business; 취직 is being hired by someone else.

취직 대신 창업을 했어요.

취직 vs 아르바이트 (알바)

Both are getting work.

알바 is part-time/temporary; 취직 usually implies full-time/permanent/professional roles.

방학 때 알바를 했어요 vs 졸업 후 취직을 했어요.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

[Place]에 취직했어요.

병원에 취직했어요.

[Place]에 취직하고 싶어요.

은행에 취직하고 싶어요.

[Role]로 취직하게 됐어요.

요리사로 취직하게 됐어요.

취직하기 위해서 [Action].

취직하기 위해서 영어 공부를 해요.

취직 준비를 하느라 [Result].

취직 준비를 하느라 바빠요.

취직하자마자 [Action].

취직하자마자 이사를 했어요.

취직난이 심화됨에 따라 [Result].

취직난이 심화됨에 따라 경쟁이 치열해졌어요.

취직이라는 관문을 넘어서 [Action].

취직이라는 관문을 넘어서 사회인으로 성장했다.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

취업 (employment)

직장 (workplace)

직업 (occupation)

직무 (duty)

구직 (job search)

فعل‌ها

취직하다 (to get a job)

취직시키다 (to get someone a job)

취업하다 (to be employed)

صفت‌ها

취직이 잘되는 (easy to get a job)

취직하기 힘든 (hard to get a job)

مرتبط

회사 (company)

월급 (salary)

면접 (interview)

이력서 (resume)

합격 (passing/acceptance)

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very frequent in daily life, media, and social discussions.

اشتباهات رایج

회사를 취직하다 → 회사에 취직하다
The company is a destination, so use the particle '-에' instead of the object particle '-를'.
저는 취직이에요 → 저는 취직했어요
You cannot 'be' employment; you must 'do' the act of getting a job using the verb form.
알바에 취직했어요 → 알바를 구했어요
취직 is for professional careers. For part-time work, use '구하다' or '시작하다'.
오늘 취직이 많아요 → 오늘 일이 많아요
취직 is the event of being hired, not the work tasks themselves.
취직을 그만두다 → 직장을 그만두다 / 퇴직하다
You quit a workplace (직장), not the act of having been hired (취직).

نکات

Particle Precision

Remember: [Company] + 에 취직하다, but [Role] + (으)로 취직하다. Getting this right makes you sound like a pro.

The 'Tteok' Tradition

If you tell Korean friends you got a job, be prepared to 'buy the tteok' (treat them to a meal). It's a key social bonding ritual.

Beyond the Basics

Learn the word '취준생' (job seeker). It's used everywhere in Korea to describe the life stage of young adults.

Natural Phrasing

Instead of just '취직했어요,' try '원하던 곳에 취직했어요' (I got a job at the place I wanted) for more impact.

Aspiration Check

Listen carefully to the 'ch' in 'chwi'. If it sounds too soft, it might be a different word.

Resume Language

On a resume, use '입사' or '근무 시작' instead of 취직 to show a higher level of professional Korean.

Don't Overuse

You only 취직 once per job. Once you are working, you are '직장인' (a worker) or '일을 하다' (doing work).

Hanja Power

Knowing that 'jik' means 'duty' helps you understand words like 'jik-jang' (workplace) and 'jik-eop' (job) instantly.

Sensitive Topics

In Korea, asking about someone's job hunt can be stressful. Only ask close friends or family.

Star Plucking

Memorize '하늘의 별 따기'. It's the most common way Koreans describe the difficulty of the modern job market.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'CHWI' as 'Choose' and 'JIK' as 'Job'. You 'Choose' your 'Job' (취직).

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a person walking through a door labeled 'OFFICE' (職) and holding a key (就).

شبکه واژگان

취업 직장 회사 월급 면접 이력서 합격 신입사원

چالش

Try to write three sentences about what kind of company you want to 취직 at and why.

ریشه کلمه

Derived from Sino-Korean characters: 就 (chwi) meaning 'to go towards' or 'to take up' and 職 (jik) meaning 'office,' 'duty,' or 'job.'

معنای اصلی: To take up an office or to enter into a professional duty.

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

بافت فرهنگی

Be sensitive when asking about someone's 취직 status, as it can be a source of great stress for those currently job hunting.

In the West, 'getting a job' can refer to anything from a summer gig to a career. In Korea, 취직 usually implies a formal, long-term career path.

The drama 'Misaeng' (Incomplete Life) depicts the grueling reality of 취직 and office life. The movie 'Parasite' starts with characters struggling with unemployment and seeking 취직. K-pop songs like BTS's 'Silver Spoon' (Baepsae) touch on the difficulty of 취직 for the younger generation.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Graduation

졸업하면 어디에 취직할 거예요?
취직 준비는 잘 돼요?
빨리 취직하고 싶어요.
좋은 곳에 취직하길 바라요.

Family Gatherings

아직 취직 못 했니?
아들이 이번에 취직했어요.
취직 소식 들었어요.
취직하면 용돈 드릴게요.

Job Interviews

왜 우리 회사에 취직하고 싶습니까?
전에 어디에서 취직했었나요?
취직 후의 계획이 무엇입니까?
이 분야에 취직한 동기가 무엇인가요?

News/Economy

청년 취직난이 심각합니다.
취직 시장이 얼어붙었습니다.
취직 기회가 줄어들고 있어요.
정부가 취직 지원을 확대합니다.

Friend Conversations

취직 축하해!
취직 턱 내야지!
취직하니까 어때?
나도 빨리 취직하고 싶다.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"대학 졸업하고 바로 취직하셨나요?"

"요즘 한국의 취직 시장에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"꿈꾸던 회사에 취직한다면 기분이 어떨까요?"

"취직을 준비할 때 가장 힘든 점이 무엇인가요?"

"외국인으로서 한국에서 취직하는 것이 어려울까요?"

موضوعات نگارش

내가 미래에 취직하고 싶은 회사와 그 이유에 대해 써 보세요.

취직을 준비하면서 느꼈던 감정이나 경험을 기록해 보세요.

한국의 취직 문화와 내 나라의 취직 문화의 차이점을 비교해 보세요.

취직 후에 가장 먼저 하고 싶은 일은 무엇인가요?

성공적인 취직을 위해 내가 쌓아야 할 스펙은 무엇인지 계획해 보세요.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Technically yes, but it sounds unnatural. For part-time jobs, Koreans usually say '알바를 구하다' (find a part-time job) or '알바를 하다' (do a part-time job). 취직 implies a more formal career move.

They are very similar. 취직 (就職) focuses on the 'position' (jik) and is common in speech. 취업 (就業) focuses on the 'work/business' (eop) and is more formal and used in professional/statistical contexts.

Use the particle '-에'. For example, '구글에 취직했어요' (I got a job at Google). Avoid using '-를' with the company name.

You can say '취직 준비 중이에요' (I'm in the middle of job preparation) or '일자리를 찾고 있어요' (I'm looking for a job).

No, 취직 is a noun. To use it as a verb, you must add '-하다' to make '취직하다' (to get a job).

No. For starting your own business, use '창업' (starting a business) or '개업' (opening a shop).

It refers to the tradition of buying a meal or drinks for friends and family to celebrate getting a new job.

It is an abbreviation for '취업 준비생,' which means a person who is currently preparing to get a job.

You can say '취직을 진심으로 축하해요!' (I sincerely congratulate you on getting a job!).

Yes, '입사' (joining the company) sounds more formal and professional when you are speaking to recruiters.

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