When to use qualification in Korean

Korean: 자격[ ja-gyeok ]

qualification
qualification

When to use it

Qualification (자격) means having the right, ability, or official condition to do something. In school, it is used when someone can apply for a program, join an activity, or take a test. You will often see it with expressions like “have qualification” or “do not have qualification.”

Example sentences

  1. 저는 장학금을 신청할 자격이 있어요.

    I have the qualification to apply for the scholarship.

  2. 민수는 축구 대회에 나갈 자격이 없어요.

    Minsu is not qualified to enter the soccer tournament.

  3. 선생님은 제가 반장이 될 자격이 있다고 했어요.

    The teacher said I am qualified to be class president.

  4. 언니는 운전할 자격을 얻었어요.

    My older sister got the qualification to drive.

  5. 이 할인은 회원만 받을 자격이 있어요.

    Only members are qualified to receive this discount.

  6. 그는 국제 캠프에 참가할 자격을 얻었어요.

    He got the qualification to join the international camp.