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"I'm going to work" in Korean: 회사에 가요
회사에 가요hoesae gayo
I'm going to work in Korean is 회사에 가요 (hoesae gayo). 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
I'm going to work: starting the exchange
지금 회사에 가요.jigeum hoesae gayo.
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How to pronounce 회사에 가요
Say it
hoesae gayo
/hwesae kajo/
회사에 가요 is read hoesae gayo. In 출근해요, read the full phrase as chulgeunhaeyo.
"I'm going to work" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 회사에 가요hoesae gayo | I'm going to work The inventory form for i'm going to work. | The inventory form for i'm going to work. |
| 출근해요chulgeunhaeyo | I go to work 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally. | 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally. |
How to use 회사에 가요 in real life
- 1I'm going to work: starting the exchange
지금 회사에 가요.
jigeum hoesae gayo.
I am going to work now.
회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
- 2I'm going to work: adding useful context
오늘은 버스로 회사에 가요.
oneureun beoseuro hoesae gayo.
I am going to work by bus today.
This sentence places 회사에 가요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I'm going to work: a different conversation
아침마다 회사에 가요.
achimmada hoesae gayo.
I go to work every morning.
This sentence places 회사에 가요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 회사에 가요
Incorrect: 지금 회사에 가요이에요.
Correct: 지금 회사에 가요.
When practicing i'm going to work, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 지금 회사에 가요.
Incorrect: 지금 회사에 가요습니다.
Correct: 지금 회사에 가요.
When practicing i'm going to work, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 지금 회사에 가요.
Good to know
회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 회사에 가요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지금 회사에 가요.
jigeum hoesae gayo.
I am going to work now.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 버스로 회사에 가요.
oneureun beoseuro hoesae gayo.
I am going to work by bus today.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm going to work" in Korean
What does 회사에 가요 mean?
I'm going to work in Korean is 회사에 가요 (hoesae gayo). 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
When should I say 출근해요?
회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
How does 출근해요 differ from the basic expression?
출근해요 means “I go to work”. 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
Can I use 회사에 가요 in a full sentence?
지금 회사에 가요. means “I am going to work now.” 회사에 가요 says going to the workplace; 출근해요 names going to work more generally.
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