Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '회사' means 'company' or 'corporation'. It is commonly used to refer to a business organization where people work. This word is essential for talking about jobs, workplaces, and business contexts.
Common Contexts
'회사' is often used when discussing employment, company location, or company-related actions such as joining, leaving, or working at a company. It can refer to any size of company, from small businesses to large corporations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 회사에서 일하다: to work at a company; used when talking about one's job.
- 회사에 다니다: to attend or go to a company regularly; implies being employed there.
- 회사를 그만두다: to quit or resign from a company; used when leaving a job.
- 회사 위치: company location; used when asking or describing where a company is.
Register and Politeness
'회사' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The politeness level depends on the verbs and sentence endings used with it.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '회사' with '가게' (store/shop). Remember, '회사' refers to a business organization or company, not a retail shop. Use '가게' for shops and '회사' for companies.