Level 5

출근길

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Meaning and Usage

The word '출근길' specifically refers to the route or time period when someone is going to work. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe experiences or events happening during the commute to the workplace.

Common Contexts

People often talk about traffic conditions, weather, or small routines on their 출근길. For example, mentioning crowded public transport, buying coffee, or sudden rain are typical topics.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 출근길에 + [verb]: Describes actions or events happening on the way to work.
  • 출근길이 막히다: The commute to work is congested.
  • 출근길에 지하철을 타다: To take the subway on the way to work.

Register and Politeness

'출근길' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for workplace conversations, news reports, and casual talk.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '출근길' with '퇴근길' (the way home from work). Remember, '출근길' is specifically the route going to work, not leaving it.

Example Sentences

출근길에 지하철이 너무 혼잡해서 늦을 뻔했어요.

Chulgeungire jihacheori neomu honjaphaeseo neujeul ppeonhaesseoyo.

The subway was so crowded on my way to work that I almost arrived late.

출근길에 커피 한 잔 사는 게 나의 작은 행복이에요.

Chulgeungire keopi han jan saneun ge naui jageun haengbok-ieyo.

Buying a cup of coffee on my way to work is my little happiness.

출근길에 갑자기 비가 와서 우산을 펴야 했어요.

Chulgeungire gapjagi biga waseo usaneul pyeoya haesseoyo.

It suddenly rained on my way to work, so I had to open my umbrella.