휴가 (hyu-ga, hyuga)
휴가 (hyuga) means a break from work or study. It's commonly used in daily life and at work.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
휴가 means a period of time when someone takes a break from work or school to rest.
Nuances
When to use
Work, School, Travel, Rest
In context
휴가 is a noun used with verbs like ‘가다’ (to go) or ‘내다’ (to take). It fits both formal and informal contexts, especially in work or school settings.
이번 주에 3일간 휴가를 갑니다.
i-beon ju-e 3il-gan hyu-ga-reul gap-ni-da., i beon ju e 3il gan hyu ga reul gap ni da.
‘휴가를 가다’ is a natural and correct expression.
휴가를 내서 가족과 여행을 갔어요.
hyu-ga-reul nae-seo ga-jok-gwa yeo-haeng-eul gass-eo-yo., hyu ga reul nae seo ga jok gwa yeo haeng eul gass eo yo.
‘휴가를 내다’ means to take or apply for vacation, which is correct.
휴가 동안 회사에 출근했어요.
hyu-ga dong-an hoe-sa-e chul-geun-haess-eo-yo., hyu ga dong an hoe sa e chul geun haess eo yo.
Going to work during vacation is possible but contradicts the meaning of 휴가.
휴가가 끝나고 다시 일하러 갑니다.
hyu-ga-ga kkeut-na-go da-si il-ha-reo gap-ni-da., hyu ga ga kkeut na go da si il ha reo gap ni da.
It properly expresses returning to work after vacation.
휴가를 보내다.
hyu-ga-reul bo-nae-da., hyu ga reul bo nae da.
‘휴가를 보내다’ naturally means spending vacation time.
휴가를 쉬다.
hyu-ga-reul swi-da., hyu ga reul swi da.
‘휴가를 쉬다’ is awkward; correct is ‘쉬다 during 휴가’.
휴가 신청서를 제출했어요.
hyu-ga sin-cheong-seo-reul je-chul-haess-eo-yo., hyu ga sin cheong seo reul je chul haess eo yo.
Submitting a vacation request is an official vacation procedure.
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