§ What does 유연근무하다 mean?
Let's break down 유연근무하다 (yu-yeon-geun-mu-ha-da). This verb literally means 'to work flexibly'. It's super useful for talking about work arrangements that aren't the standard 9-to-5, five days a week.
- DEFINITION
- To work flexibly; to have flexible working hours or arrangements. This includes concepts like working from home, choosing your own start/end times, or having a compressed workweek.
The word itself is a combination of a few parts:
- 유연 (yu-yeon): This means 'flexible' or 'pliant'. You might see it in other contexts like '유연성 (yu-yeon-seong)' which means flexibility (as a noun).
- 근무 (geun-mu): This means 'work' or 'service' (specifically in the context of employment).
- 하다 (ha-da): This is the versatile 'to do' verb, which turns many nouns into verbs. So, 근무하다 means 'to work'.
Put it all together, and you get 'to do flexible work' or, more naturally, 'to work flexibly'.
§ When do people use 유연근무하다?
You'll use 유연근무하다 whenever you're talking about work arrangements that offer flexibility. This has become a very common topic in modern workplaces, especially after events that shifted how and where people work. Here are some common situations:
- Discussing work-life balance: If someone wants to spend more time with family, pursue a hobby, or just manage their personal life better, they might ask their employer if they can 유연근무하다.
- Employer policies: Companies that offer flexible work options will often use this term when explaining their benefits to employees or potential hires.
- Job interviews: If you're looking for a job that allows for flexibility, you might ask about the possibility of 유연근무하다.
- General conversation about work trends: When people talk about modern work culture, working from home, or different types of schedules, this verb will come up naturally.
It's not just about working from home (재택근무하다). It can also mean:
- Adjusted start/end times: For example, starting at 7 AM and finishing at 4 PM instead of 9 AM to 6 PM.
- Compressed workweek: Working more hours over fewer days (e.g., four 10-hour days).
- Part-time work with flexible hours: Even if someone is part-time, they might have flexibility in when those hours are worked.
Let's look at some examples to see how it's used in sentences.
저희 회사는 유연근무합니다. (Jeo-hui hoe-sa-neun yu-yeon-geun-mu-ham-ni-da.)
This means: Our company works flexibly. / Our company has flexible working arrangements.
저는 다음 달부터 유연근무하고 싶어요. (Jeo-neun da-eum dal-bu-teo yu-yeon-geun-mu-ha-go si-peo-yo.)
This means: I want to work flexibly from next month.
혹시 유연근무할 수 있나요? (Hok-si yu-yeon-geun-mu-hal su it-na-yo?)
This means: Can I work flexibly, by any chance? (A polite way to ask if flexible work is an option).
Understanding 유연근무하다 is key to discussing modern work life in Korean. It's a very practical phrase that you'll hear and use often in professional and casual conversations alike.
常见搭配
常用短语
저희 회사는 유연근무를 합니다.
Our company has flexible working hours. (Our company works flexibly.)
저는 유연근무를 선호합니다.
I prefer flexible working hours. (I prefer to work flexibly.)
유연근무할 수 있을까요?
Can I work flexibly?
이번 주부터 유연근무하고 있어요.
I'm working flexibly starting this week.
유연근무하면 더 효율적으로 일할 수 있어요.
If you work flexibly, you can work more efficiently.
유연근무 덕분에 육아와 일을 병행하고 있습니다.
Thanks to flexible working, I'm balancing childcare and work.
그는 주로 집에서 유연근무합니다.
He mostly works flexibly from home.
유연근무 제도는 직원 만족도를 높입니다.
Flexible working arrangements increase employee satisfaction.
유연근무가 가능한 직업을 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a job where flexible working is possible.
유연근무를 신청했어요.
I applied for flexible working.
自我测试 18 个问题
저는 회사에서 ___ 일하고 싶어요. (I want to work flexibly at my company.)
The sentence expresses a desire to work flexibly, and '유연근무하고' (to work flexibly) fits the context.
우리 회사는 직원이 ___ 있도록 해줍니다. (Our company allows employees to work flexibly.)
The phrase '유연근무하도록' (to work flexibly) makes sense in the context of a company allowing flexible work arrangements.
저는 내일 ___ 싶어요. (I want to work flexibly tomorrow.)
The sentence indicates a wish to work flexibly, and '유연근무하고' (to work flexibly) is the appropriate choice.
많은 사람들이 ___ 것을 선호합니다. (Many people prefer to work flexibly.)
'유연근무하는' (working flexibly) correctly completes the sentence about preferring flexible work.
저는 매일 같은 시간에 일하기보다 ___ 싶습니다. (I want to work flexibly rather than at the same time every day.)
The sentence contrasts with working at the same time, so '유연근무하고' (to work flexibly) is the fitting verb.
그녀는 아이 때문에 ___ 합니다. (She has to work flexibly because of her child.)
The reason (child) suggests a need for flexible work, making '유연근무해야' (has to work flexibly) the correct answer.
저는 회사에 요청해서 다음 주부터 ___ 시작할 거예요.
문맥상 '다음 주부터 시작할 것'이며, 유연한 근무 방식에 대한 언급이 없으므로 '유연근무하다'가 적절합니다. ('I requested my company, and I will start flexible work from next week.')
우리 회사는 직원들의 워라밸(Work-Life Balance) 향상을 위해 ___ 제도를 적극 도입하고 있습니다.
직원들의 워라밸 향상을 위한 제도이므로, 유연한 근무 방식인 '유연근무하다'가 가장 적합합니다. ('Our company is actively introducing a flexible work system to improve employees' work-life balance.')
저는 아이를 돌봐야 해서 오전 일찍 퇴근할 수 있도록 ___ 신청했어요.
아이를 돌봐야 해서 일찍 퇴근하는 것은 유연한 근무 형태이므로 '유연근무하다'가 올바른 표현입니다. ('I applied for flexible work so I could leave early in the morning because I have to take care of my child.')
팀장이 허락해 준다면 이번 달부터 저는 주 4일만 ___ 싶어요.
주 4일만 일하는 것은 유연한 근무 방식 중 하나이므로 '유연근무하다'가 가장 적절합니다. ('If the team leader allows, I want to work flexibly only 4 days a week from this month.')
팬데믹 이후 많은 기업들이 사무실 출근 대신 ___ 방식을 선호하게 되었습니다.
팬데믹 이후 사무실 출근 대신 유연한 근무 방식을 선호하는 추세이므로 '유연근무하다'가 올바른 답입니다. ('After the pandemic, many companies preferred flexible working methods instead of coming to the office.')
개인의 상황에 맞춰 업무 시간을 조절할 수 있도록 우리 회사는 ___를 장려하고 있습니다.
개인의 상황에 맞춰 업무 시간을 조절하는 것은 '유연근무하다'의 정의와 일치합니다. ('Our company encourages flexible work so that employees can adjust their working hours according to their personal circumstances.')
Choose the sentence where '유연근무하다' is used correctly to describe someone working with flexible hours.
'유연근무하다' refers to the act of having flexible working arrangements. Option B correctly describes a company implementing a system for flexible work. Option A suggests a fixed schedule, which is the opposite of flexible work. Option C uses '유연근무' as a noun phrase in an unnatural way. Option D implies being busy due to flexible work, which doesn't directly show the meaning of '유연근무하다'.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of '유연근무하다'?
'유연근무하다' specifically refers to flexible working hours within an employment context, often with some degree of structure. While a freelancer works flexibly, '유연근무하다' is more commonly used for employees within a company structure that offers flexibility.
Which sentence implies that a company has a policy allowing employees to '유연근무하다'?
A company that aims for an autonomous work environment is more likely to offer flexible working arrangements ('유연근무하다'). The other options describe environments that are not conducive to flexibility.
If someone '유연근무하다', it means they never have to go to the office.
'유연근무하다' means having flexible working hours or arrangements. It does not necessarily mean working entirely remotely or never going to the office. It could involve choosing different start/end times or working from home on certain days.
A company that allows its employees to choose their daily start and end times is offering them the option to '유연근무하다'.
This statement accurately describes a common aspect of flexible working arrangements, which is the core meaning of '유연근무하다'.
If a person '유연근무하다', it implies they have a fixed and unchangeable work schedule.
The term '유연근무하다' inherently implies flexibility and adaptability in one's work schedule, not a fixed and unchangeable one.
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