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How to Say Work / Task in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Work / Task"?

작업([ja-geop/work / task]) is general word for work or task in factory, like doing assembly, production, construction work.

Q2. What is work clothes?

작업복([ja-geop-bok/work clothes]) is clothes for work like uniform, safety clothes, must wear at factory for safety.

Q3. What does working mean?

작업중([ja-geop-jung/working]) means currently working or under work, sign often seen at construction sites or factory.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Work / Task" in Korean - 작업([ja-geop/work / task])

What does "작업([ja-geop/work / task])" mean?

작업([ja-geop/work / task]) means "work / task". It is general word for work done at factory like assembly, packaging, welding, cleaning.

Casual: 작업이야 (ja-geop-i-ya)
Polite: 작업이에요 (ja-geop-i-e-yo)
Formal: 작업입니다 (ja-geop-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

작업([ja-geop/work / task]) = 작 + 업 (work + task)
작업복([ja-geop-bok/work clothes]) = 작업 + 복 (work + clothes)
작업장([ja-geop-jang/workplace]) = 작업 + 장 (work + place)
작업중([ja-geop-jung/working]) = 작업 + 중 (work + in progress)
작업지시([ja-geop-ji-si/work instruction]) = 작업 + 지시 (work + instruction)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Task: “작업 뭐 해요? (ja-geop mwo hae-yo?)”
2. Clothes: 작업복([ja-geop-bok/work clothes]) must wear for safety at factory.
3. Status: 작업중([ja-geop-jung/working]) sign means working, no entry.

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

A: 작업 뭐 해요? A: ja-geop mwo hae-yo?

A: What work do you do?

B: 조립작업 해요. B: jo-rip-ja-geop hae-yo.

B: Do assembly work.

A: 작업 끝났어요? A: ja-geop kkeut-na-sseo-yo?

A: Is work finished?

B: 네, 끝났어요. B: ne, kkeut-na-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, finished. - 작업([ja-geop/work / task])

A: 작업복 입었어요? A: ja-geop-bok ip-eo-sseo-yo?

A: Did you wear work clothes?

B: 네, 입었어요. B: ne, ip-eo-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, wore.

A: 작업복 어디 있어요? A: ja-geop-bok eo-di i-sseo-yo?

A: Where are work clothes?

B: 탈의실에 있어요. B: tal-ui-sil-e i-sseo-yo.

B: In changing room. - 작업복([ja-geop-bok/work clothes])

A: 작업지시 받았어요? A: ja-geop-ji-si ba-da-sseo-yo?

A: Did you get work instruction?

B: 네, 받았어요. B: ne, ba-da-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, got instruction.

A: 작업지시대로 했어요? A: ja-geop-ji-si-dae-ro hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you do as work instruction?

B: 네, 그대로 했어요. B: ne, geu-dae-ro hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, as instructed. - 작업지시([ja-geop-ji-si/work instruction])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 작업([ja-geop/work / task]) work / task
- 작업복([ja-geop-bok/work clothes]) work clothes
- 작업장([ja-geop-jang/workplace]) workplace
- 작업중([ja-geop-jung/working]) working
- 작업지시([ja-geop-ji-si/work instruction]) work instruction

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