When to use work in Korean

Korean: [ il ]

work
work

When to use it

Work means the tasks you do for your job or something you need to do. In Korean, 일 can mean your work, your job, or a task. You can use it in simple sentences like having a lot of work, doing work, or finishing work.

Example sentences

  1. 아빠는 지금 일을 해요.

    Dad is working now.

  2. 오늘은 회사 일이 많아요.

    I have a lot of work at the office today.

  3. 집에 가서 일을 조금 더 해요.

    I go home and do a little more work.

  4. 언니는 카페에서 일해요.

    My older sister works at a cafe.

  5. 여행 중에는 일을 안 해요.

    I do not work during a trip.

  6. 점심 후에 일을 끝냈어요.

    I finished work after lunch.