일하다

This is the 2821st most frequent Korean word.

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일하다

To work.


In this sentence, '일하다' means 'to work' and is used to describe the act of going to a job or workplace to perform professional work.

나는 매일 아침 9시에 일하러 갑니다.

I go to work every morning at 9 o'clock.


Here, '일하다' again means 'to work,' but it emphasizes the hard work or effort put into tasks or activities to achieve something.

그는 열심히 일해서 목표를 이뤘어요.

He worked hard and achieved his goals.


In this context, '일하다' refers to performing tasks or duties that are typically responsibilities, and the sentence expresses not engaging in any work while resting.

휴가 때는 일을 하지 않고 푹 쉴 거예요.

During the vacation, I will not work and will completely rest.