Meaning and Usage
"결석하다" means "to be absent," typically used when someone does not attend school, work, meetings, or other scheduled events. It is a formal verb often used in official or academic contexts.
Common Contexts
This verb is frequently used in educational settings to describe missing classes or lectures. It also applies to meetings or appointments where attendance is expected.
Collocations and Patterns
- 결석하다 + 에 (place): to be absent from a specific place, e.g., 학교에 결석하다 (be absent from school).
- 결석 사유서 제출하다: to submit an absence note, a common requirement in schools or workplaces.
- 결석 처리하다: to process or record an absence officially.
Register and Politeness
"결석하다" is neutral to formal and suitable for written and spoken Korean in professional or academic environments. It is not casual.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "결석하다" with "지각하다" (to be late). Remember, "결석하다" means not attending at all, while "지각하다" means arriving late but still attending.
Using "결석하다" correctly helps convey responsibility and formality when discussing attendance issues.