Korean Dictionary
How to say “Commute” in Korean
출퇴근
Chultoegeun
IntermediateDaily Life
Usage & Context
Going to and from work. 출근 (chulgeun) is going to work, 퇴근 (toegeun) is leaving work. Seoul's subway is packed during rush hour (7-9 AM, 6-8 PM). 지각 (jigak, being late) is taken very seriously in Korean work culture.
Example Sentence
출퇴근 시간에 지하철이 너무 붐벼요.
The subway is too crowded during commuting hours.
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