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How to Say Absence in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Absence"?

결근([gyeol-geun/absence]) means not coming to work and missing work day without working.

Q2. What is "Unauthorized absence"?

무단결근([mu-dan-gyeol-geun/unauthorized absence]) means being absent without permission or notice to manager. It is serious violation.

Q3. What is "Reason for absence" in EPS-TOPIK?

결근사유([gyeol-geun-sa-yu/reason for absence]) is the reason why you are absent, like sick or family emergency. Must report to manager.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Absence" in Korean - 결근([gyeol-geun/absence])

What does "결근([gyeol-geun/absence])" mean?

결근([gyeol-geun/absence]) means "absence". It is not coming to work and missing work day.

Casual: 결근이야 (gyeol-geun-i-ya)
Polite: 결근이에요 (gyeol-geun-i-e-yo)
Formal: 결근입니다 (gyeol-geun-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

결근([gyeol-geun/absence]) = core word for absence.
결근하다([gyeol-geun-ha-da/to be absent]) = 결근 + 하다 (to do)
결근계([gyeol-geun-gye/absence request form]) = 결근 + 계 (form)
무단결근([mu-dan-gyeol-geun/unauthorized absence]) = 무단 + 결근 (without permission + absence)
결근사유([gyeol-geun-sa-yu/reason for absence]) = 결근 + 사유 (reason)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily work: “결근 했어요? (gyeol-geun hae-sseo-yo?)”
2. Form: Submit 결근계([gyeol-geun-gye/absence request form]) with reason.
3. Rules: Never 무단결근([mu-dan-gyeol-geun/unauthorized absence]) - can be dismissed.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 결근 했어요? A: gyeol-geun hae-sseo-yo?

A: Were you absent?

B: 네, 했어요. B: ne, hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I was absent.

A: 왜 결근했어요? A: wae gyeol-geun-hae-sseo-yo?

A: Why were you absent?

B: 아파서 결근했어요. B: a-pa-seo gyeol-geun-hae-sseo-yo.

B: I was absent because I was sick. - 결근([gyeol-geun/absence])

A: 결근계 냈어요? A: gyeol-geun-gye nae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you submit absence request form?

B: 네, 냈어요. B: ne, nae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I submitted it.

A: 결근계 어디에 내요? A: gyeol-geun-gye eo-di-e nae-yo?

A: Where do you submit absence form?

B: 반장님께 내요. B: ban-jang-nim-kke nae-yo.

B: Submit to team leader. - 결근계([gyeol-geun-gye/absence request form])

A: 무단결근 했어요? A: mu-dan-gyeol-geun hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you have unauthorized absence?

B: 아니요, 안 했어요. B: a-ni-yo, an hae-sseo-yo.

B: No, I didn't.

A: 무단결근 하면 안 돼요. A: mu-dan-gyeol-geun ha-myeon an dwae-yo.

A: You must not have unauthorized absence.

B: 네, 알겠습니다. B: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da.

B: Yes, I understand. - 무단결근([mu-dan-gyeol-geun/unauthorized absence])

A: 결근사유가 뭐예요? A: gyeol-geun-sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for absence?

B: 아파서예요. B: a-pa-seo-ye-yo.

B: Because I am sick.

A: 결근사유 말해 보세요. A: gyeol-geun-sa-yu mal-hae bo-se-yo.

A: Please tell reason for absence.

B: 열이 나서 결근했어요. B: yeol-i na-seo gyeol-geun-hae-sseo-yo.

B: I was absent because of fever. - 결근사유([gyeol-geun-sa-yu/reason for absence])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 결근([gyeol-geun/absence]) absence
- 결근하다([gyeol-geun-ha-da/to be absent]) to be absent
- 결근계([gyeol-geun-gye/absence request form]) absence request form
- 무단결근([mu-dan-gyeol-geun/unauthorized absence]) unauthorized absence
- 결근사유([gyeol-geun-sa-yu/reason for absence]) reason for absence

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