Korean

Meaning: work, task, matter, affair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I have a lot of work to do tomorrow.
무슨 일을 하세요?
What kind of work do you do?
나라를 위하는 일을 하다.
to work for the country
그 일의 시와 비를 가리는 것이 시급하다.
It is urgent to distinguish the right and wrong of that matter.
세상은 넓고 할 일이 많다.
The world is wide and there is much to do.
이 일이 너무 힘들어요.
This work is too hard.
무슨 일이야?
What's the matter?
그녀는 모든 일에 정확을 기한다.
She strives for accuracy in everything.
저는 증권 회사에서 일해요.
I work at a securities company.
선물을 고르는 것은 즐거운 일입니다.
Choosing a gift is a pleasant thing.

Usage Notes

A very common word with a wide range of meanings related to tasks, events, or matters.

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