When to use promotion in Korean

When to use it

Promotion means moving to a higher job or position at work. When someone gets a promotion (승진), they usually have more responsibility and may get more pay. You can use this word when talking about work, future goals, or congratulating someone.

Example sentences

1. 아빠가 이번 달에 승진했어요.

   Dad got a promotion this month.

2. 언니는 회사에서 승진했어요.

   My older sister got a promotion at her company.

3. 저는 승진해서 더 바빠졌어요.

   I got a promotion, so I became busier.

4. 승진해서 가족과 저녁을 먹었어요.

   I got a promotion, so I had dinner with my family.

5. "승진했어요?" "네, 지난주에 했어요."

   "Did you get a promotion?" "Yes, I did last week."

6. 그는 내년에 승진하고 싶어 해요.

   He wants to get a promotion next year.