Korean learner dictionary
근무 meaning and pronunciation
geunmu · work
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 35641Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 근ː무Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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직장에서 맡은 일을 하는 것. 또는 그런 일.
English: work — The act of doing responsible duties at the workplace, or such work.
Examples
- 당직 근무.
- 야간 근무.
- 주말 근무.
- 주 오 일 근무.
- 초과 근무.
- 근무 조건.
- Origin
- 勤務
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 직장 생활 · 직장 생활
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