A1 Collocation Neutral

휴식을 취하다

hyusigeul chwihada

to take a rest

Practice it

Meaning

To relax or stop working for a period.

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Cultural Background

In Korean corporate culture, taking a break is often seen as a way to maintain health for better performance. Doctors almost exclusively use '휴식을 취하다' to sound professional and authoritative.

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Sound Professional

Always use this phrase in emails to your professor or boss.

Meaning

To relax or stop working for a period.

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Sound Professional

Always use this phrase in emails to your professor or boss.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

너무 피곤하면 잠시 휴식을 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 취하다

The collocation is '휴식을 취하다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

너무 피곤하면 잠시 휴식을 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 취하다

The collocation is '휴식을 취하다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too formal. Use '쉬어' instead.

Related Phrases

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안정을 취하다

similar

To take stability/rest

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잠시 쉬다

synonym

To rest for a moment

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