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노동자 meaning and pronunciation

nodongja · worker; working people

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62907
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 노동자Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일을 하고 받은 돈으로 생활을 하는 사람.

    English: worker; working people — A person who makes a living with money earned for doing some work.

    Examples

    • 공장 노동자.
    • 기업 노동자.
    • 이주 노동자.
    • 외국인 노동자.
    • 임금 노동자.
    • 청년 노동자.
  2. 2.

    육체노동을 하여 번 돈으로 살아가는 사람.

    English: worker; laborer — A person who makes a living with money earned for doing physical work.

    Examples

    • 건설업 노동자.
    • 공사판 노동자.
    • 일용 노동자.
    • 노동자를 무시하다.
    • 노동자로 살다.
    • 노동자들은 일이 끝난 후 얼큰하게 소주를 걸쳤다.
Origin
勞動者
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위 주체

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