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퇴직하다 meaning and pronunciation

toejikhada · retire

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 82892
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 퇴ː지카다, 퉤ː지카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    현재의 직업이나 직무에서 물러나다.

    English: retire — To resign voluntarily from one's present job or duty.

    Examples

    • 대학을 퇴직하다.
    • 은행을 퇴직하다.
    • 학교를 퇴직하다.
    • 회사를 퇴직하다.
    • 직장에서 퇴직하다.
    • 김 교수님은 대학에서 퇴직한 후에도 종종 강의를 하셨다.
Origin
退職하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 생활

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