어디에서 일하세요?
Introduction:
The phrase "어디에서 일하세요?" (eodieseo ilhaseyo) translates to "Where do you work?" in English. This is a polite way to ask someone about their place of work or occupation. It’s a common question in Korean conversations, especially when you’re meeting someone for the first time or engaging in small talk about careers.
In this phrase:
- 어디에서 (eodieseo) means "where."
- 일하세요 (ilhaseyo) is the polite form of the verb 일하다 (ilhada), meaning "to work."
This question is appropriate in polite settings and helps you get to know more about someone's job or work environment.
More Expressions:
Here are some additional phrases related to work and jobs in Korean:
무슨 일을 하세요? (Museun ireul haseyo?)
- Translation: What do you do for work?
- Use this to ask about someone’s profession or job duties.
어떤 회사에서 일하세요? (Eotteon hoesaseo ilhaseyo?)
- Translation: Which company do you work for?
- A more specific question if you want to know the company someone works for.
저는 선생님이에요 (Jeoneun seonsaengnim-ieyo)
- Translation: I am a teacher.
- A response to tell someone your occupation (replace 선생님 with your job).
회사 다니세요? (Hoesa daniseyo?)
- Translation: Do you work for a company?
- A casual way to ask if someone works in a company setting.
어디에서 일해요? (Eodieseo ilhaeyo?)
- Translation: Where do you work? (Casual)
- A more informal version of the question, used with friends or peers.
프리랜서로 일해요 (Peuriraenseoro ilhaeyo)
- Translation: I work as a freelancer.
- Use this to explain if you’re working independently.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 어디에서 (Eodieseo) is pronounced "uh-dee-eh-seo."
- 일하세요 (Ilhaseyo) sounds like "il-ha-se-yo," with a soft "l" sound.
Asking "어디에서 일하세요?" is a great way to learn more about someone’s work and open up conversations about their career. Practice using this and other related phrases, and soon you’ll be confident discussing jobs and professions in Korean!