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실업

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Understanding '실업' (Unemployment)

The Korean noun '실업' specifically refers to the state of being unemployed, often used in economic and social contexts. It is a formal term commonly found in news, government reports, and discussions about the labor market.

Usage and Context

'실업' is typically used to describe the condition of people who do not have a job but are actively seeking work. It can be combined with words like '상태' (state), '문제' (problem), and '수당' (benefit) to discuss unemployment status, issues, and support.

Common Collocations

  • 실업 상태: the state of unemployment
  • 실업 문제: unemployment problem
  • 실업 수당: unemployment benefits
  • 실업률: unemployment rate

These collocations are essential when discussing economic conditions or government policies.

Register and Politeness

'실업' is a neutral, formal noun and is appropriate in both written and spoken formal contexts. It is not used in casual conversation unless discussing serious topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '실업' with '실직' (job loss). While '실직' emphasizes losing a job, '실업' focuses on the state of being unemployed. Use '실업' when referring to unemployment as a broader social or economic condition.

Example Sentences

최근 경제 불황으로 인해 많은 사람들이 실업 상태에 놓였습니다.

Choegun gyeongje bulhwang euro inhae manheun saramdeuri sileop sangtae e nohyeotseumnida.

Due to the recent economic recession, many people have become unemployed.

정부는 실업 문제를 해결하기 위해 다양한 정책을 시행하고 있습니다.

Jeongbuneun sileop munjele haegyeolhagi wihae dayanghan jeongchaekeul sihaenghago itsseumnida.

The government is implementing various policies to solve the unemployment problem.

그는 실업 수당을 받으면서 새로운 직장을 찾고 있습니다.

Geuneun sileop sudangeul badeumyeonseo saeroun jikjangeul chatgo itsseumnida.

He is receiving unemployment benefits while looking for a new job.