퇴근

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Meaning and Usage

The word '퇴근' specifically refers to the act of leaving work or finishing one's workday, typically used when someone leaves their office or workplace to go home. It is a common term in daily conversation related to work routines.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '퇴근' in phrases about time, such as '퇴근 시간' (leaving work time) or activities done after work like '퇴근 후' (after leaving work). It is usually used in informal to neutral contexts.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 퇴근 시간: the time to leave work, often used when talking about rush hour or schedules.
  • 퇴근 후: after leaving work, used to describe activities done post-work.
  • 퇴근길: the way or route home after work.

Usage Tips

When using '퇴근', it implies the end of the workday and often carries a sense of relief or transition to personal time. Avoid confusing it with '출근' which means going to work.

In conversation, you might say '퇴근했어요?' to ask if someone has finished work for the day. This word is essential for discussing daily routines and social plans related to work hours.

Example Sentences

퇴근 시간이 되면 모두가 집으로 돌아가요.

Toegeun sigani doemyeon moduga jibeuro doragayo.

When it's time to leave work, everyone goes home.

퇴근 후에 친구들과 영화를 보러 갔어요.

Toegeun hu-e chingudeulgwa yeonghwareul boreo gasseoyo.

After leaving work, I went to watch a movie with friends.

퇴근길에 마트에 들러서 장을 봤어요.

Toegeungire mateu-e deulleoseo jangeul bwasseoyo.

On the way home from work, I stopped by the supermarket to do some shopping.