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How to Say Vacation / Leave in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Vacation / Leave"?

휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave]) means resting or traveling without going to work for some days. Workers need permission.

Q2. What is "Annual leave" and "Sick leave"?

연차휴가([yeon-cha-hyu-ga/annual leave]) is paid leave given every year, and 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) is leave because of sickness.

Q3. Why is "Leave application" important in EPS-TOPIK?

휴가신청([hyu-ga-sin-cheong/leave application]) is the process of asking manager for permission to take leave. Must apply in advance.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Vacation / Leave" in Korean - 휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave])

What does "휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave])" mean?

휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave]) means "vacation / leave". It is resting or traveling without going to work for some days.

Casual: 휴가야 (hyu-ga-ya)
Polite: 휴가예요 (hyu-ga-ye-yo)
Formal: 휴가입니다 (hyu-ga-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave]) = core word for vacation.
연차휴가([yeon-cha-hyu-ga/annual leave]) = 연차 + 휴가 (annual + leave)
병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) = 병 (sick) + 가 (leave)
여름휴가([yeo-reum-hyu-ga/summer vacation]) = 여름 + 휴가 (summer + vacation)
휴가신청([hyu-ga-sin-cheong/leave application]) = 휴가 + 신청 (application)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily work: “휴가 갔어요? (hyu-ga ga-sseo-yo?)”
2. Annual: 연차휴가([yeon-cha-hyu-ga/annual leave]) - 15 days after 1 year, paid.
3. Application: Do 휴가신청([hyu-ga-sin-cheong/leave application]) in advance.

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

A: 휴가 갔어요? A: hyu-ga ga-sseo-yo?

A: Did you go on vacation?

B: 네, 갔어요. B: ne, ga-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I went.

A: 휴가 언제 가요? A: hyu-ga eon-je ga-yo?

A: When do you go on vacation?

B: 다음 달에 가요. B: da-eum dal-e ga-yo.

B: I go next month. - 휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave])

A: 연차휴가 있어요? A: yeon-cha-hyu-ga i-sseo-yo?

A: Do you have annual leave?

B: 네, 있어요. B: ne, i-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I have it.

A: 연차휴가 며칠이에요? A: yeon-cha-hyu-ga myeot-chil-i-e-yo?

A: How many days is annual leave?

B: 15일이에요. B: 15-il-i-e-yo.

B: It is 15 days. - 연차휴가([yeon-cha-hyu-ga/annual leave])

A: 병가 냈어요? A: byeong-ga nae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you submit sick leave?

B: 네, 냈어요. B: ne, nae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I submitted it.

A: 병가 며칠이에요? A: byeong-ga myeot-chil-i-e-yo?

A: How many days is sick leave?

B: 3일이에요. B: 3-il-i-e-yo.

B: It is 3 days. - 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave])

A: 여름휴가 갔어요? A: yeo-reum-hyu-ga ga-sseo-yo?

A: Did you go on summer vacation?

B: 네, 갔어요. B: ne, ga-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I went.

A: 여름휴가 어디로 가요? A: yeo-reum-hyu-ga eo-di-ro ga-yo?

A: Where do you go for summer vacation?

B: 바다로 가요. B: ba-da-ro ga-yo.

B: I go to the sea. - 여름휴가([yeo-reum-hyu-ga/summer vacation])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 휴가([hyu-ga/vacation / leave]) vacation / leave
- 연차휴가([yeon-cha-hyu-ga/annual leave]) annual leave
- 병가([byeong-ga/sick leave]) sick leave
- 여름휴가([yeo-reum-hyu-ga/summer vacation]) summer vacation
- 휴가신청([hyu-ga-sin-cheong/leave application]) leave application

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