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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Leaving early"?

조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early]) means going home early before regular quitting time.

Q2. What is "Unauthorized early leave"?

무단조퇴([mu-dan-jo-toe/unauthorized early leave]) means leaving work early without permission from manager. It is serious violation.

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

조퇴사유([jo-toe-sa-yu/reason for early leave]) is the reason why you leave early, like sick, hospital, family emergency. Must write on form.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Leaving early" in Korean - 조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early])

What does "조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early])" mean?

조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early]) means "leaving early". It is going home early before regular quitting time.

Casual: 조퇴야 (jo-toe-ya)
Polite: 조퇴예요 (jo-toe-ye-yo)
Formal: 조퇴입니다 (jo-toe-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early]) = core word for early leave.
조퇴하다([jo-toe-ha-da/to leave early]) = 조퇴 + 하다 (to do)
조퇴계([jo-toe-gye/early leave request form]) = 조퇴 + 계 (form)
무단조퇴([mu-dan-jo-toe/unauthorized early leave]) = 무단 + 조퇴 (without permission + early leave)
조퇴사유([jo-toe-sa-yu/reason for early leave]) = 조퇴 + 사유 (reason)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily work: “조퇴 했어요? (jo-toe hae-sseo-yo?)”
2. Form: Submit 조퇴계([jo-toe-gye/early leave request form]) with reason.
3. Rules: Never 무단조퇴([mu-dan-jo-toe/unauthorized early leave]) - serious violation.

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

A: 조퇴 했어요? A: jo-toe hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you leave early?

B: 네, 했어요. B: ne, hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I left early.

A: 왜 조퇴했어요? A: wae jo-toe-hae-sseo-yo?

A: Why did you leave early?

B: 아파서 조퇴했어요. B: a-pa-seo jo-toe-hae-sseo-yo.

B: I left early because I was sick. - 조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early])

A: 조퇴계 냈어요? A: jo-toe-gye nae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you submit early leave request form?

B: 네, 냈어요. B: ne, nae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I submitted it.

A: 조퇴계 어디에 내요? A: jo-toe-gye eo-di-e nae-yo?

A: Where do you submit early leave form?

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

B: Submit to team leader. - 조퇴계([jo-toe-gye/early leave request form])

A: 무단조퇴 했어요? A: mu-dan-jo-toe hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you have unauthorized early leave?

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

B: No, I didn't.

A: 무단조퇴 하면 안 돼요. A: mu-dan-jo-toe ha-myeon an dwae-yo.

A: You must not have unauthorized early leave.

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

B: Yes, I understand. - 무단조퇴([mu-dan-jo-toe/unauthorized early leave])

A: 조퇴사유가 뭐예요? A: jo-toe-sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for early leave?

B: 아파서예요. B: a-pa-seo-ye-yo.

B: Because I am sick.

A: 조퇴사유 말해 보세요. A: jo-toe-sa-yu mal-hae bo-se-yo.

A: Please tell reason for early leave.

B: 병원에 가야 해서 조퇴해요. B: byeong-won-e ga-ya hae-seo jo-toe-hae-yo.

B: I leave early because I must go to hospital. - 조퇴사유([jo-toe-sa-yu/reason for early leave])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 조퇴([jo-toe/leaving early]) leaving early
- 조퇴하다([jo-toe-ha-da/to leave early]) to leave early
- 조퇴계([jo-toe-gye/early leave request form]) early leave request form
- 무단조퇴([mu-dan-jo-toe/unauthorized early leave]) unauthorized early leave
- 조퇴사유([jo-toe-sa-yu/reason for early leave]) reason for early leave

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