Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '모집' primarily means 'recruitment' or 'collection' of people or things, often used in contexts like hiring employees, gathering volunteers, or collecting participants for events or projects. It is a formal term commonly seen in announcements, advertisements, and official notices.
Common Collocations
- 모집하다: to recruit or collect (used as a verb form)
- 모집 공고: recruitment announcement or notice
- 모집 기간: recruitment period
- 모집 인원: number of recruits
These collocations are frequently used in workplaces, schools, and organizations when they want to gather people for a specific purpose.
Register and Politeness
'모집' is a formal noun and is often paired with polite or formal verbs like '하다' in official or written contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation unless quoting or referring to formal announcements.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '모집' with '모으다' (to gather) because both involve collecting. However, '모집' specifically refers to recruiting people or collecting participants, often in an official capacity, while '모으다' is more general and can refer to gathering objects or money.
Understanding this distinction helps use '모집' appropriately in professional or formal contexts.