Level 4

출근하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '출근하다' specifically means 'to go to work' or 'to commute to work.' It is commonly used when talking about the daily routine of going to one's workplace, typically an office or company.

Common Contexts

This word is often used in everyday conversations about work schedules, commuting experiences, or changes in work style such as remote work. It usually implies physically going to the workplace rather than working from home.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 출근 시간 (commuting time): Refers to the time when people go to work, often associated with rush hour.
  • 출근길 (way to work): Used to describe the route or experience while going to work.
  • 출근하다가 (while going to work): Used to describe something happening during the commute.

Register and Politeness

'출근하다' is a neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often combined with polite endings depending on the situation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '출근하다' with '일하다' (to work). Remember, '출근하다' focuses on the act of going to the workplace, while '일하다' refers to the act of working itself.

Example Sentences

나는 매일 아침 8시에 출근한다.

Naneun maeil achim 8sie chulgeunhanda.

I go to work every morning at 8 o'clock.

출근길에 교통 체증이 심해서 늦었다.

Chulgeungire gyotong chejeungi simhaeseo neutatda.

I was late because there was heavy traffic on the way to work.

요즘 재택근무가 많아서 매일 출근하지 않는다.

Yojeum jaetaekgeunmuga manhaseo maeil chulgeunhaji anhneunda.

These days, there is a lot of remote work, so I don't go to work every day.