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대기업

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Understanding '대기업' (Big Enterprise)

'대기업' refers to large companies or corporations that have significant capital, many employees, and often a strong influence in the economy. It is commonly used in business contexts and job hunting discussions.

Usage and Context

When Koreans mention '대기업', they often imply stability, good benefits, and a prestigious workplace. Many job seekers aim to work at a '대기업' because of these advantages.

Common Collocations

  • 대기업 취직 (getting a job at a big enterprise): used when talking about employment.
  • 대기업 문화 (big enterprise culture): refers to the working environment and corporate culture.
  • 대기업 경쟁 (big enterprise competition): often used in economic or business news.

Register and Politeness

The term '대기업' is neutral and formal enough for business and academic contexts. It is not slang and can be used in polite conversation.

Learner Tip

Do not confuse '대기업' with '중소기업' (small and medium enterprises). They represent different scales of companies, and mixing them up can cause misunderstandings in business or job-related conversations.

Example Sentences

대기업에 취직하기 위해 열심히 준비하고 있어요.

Daegieope chwijikhagi wihae yeolsimhi junbihago isseoyo.

I am preparing hard to get a job at a big enterprise.

대기업들은 보통 많은 직원과 자본을 가지고 있습니다.

Daegieopdeureun botong maneun jigwon gwa jaboneul gajigo itseumnida.

Big enterprises usually have many employees and capital.

대기업과 중소기업 간의 경쟁이 치열해지고 있다.

Daegieopgwa jungsogieop ganui gyeongjaengi chiyeolhaejigo itda.

Competition between big enterprises and small and medium enterprises is becoming fierce.