출근하다 vs 근무하러 가다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 출근하다
Listen to 근무하러 가다
| 출근하다 | 근무하러 가다 |
|---|---|
chul-GEUN-ha-da verb | geunmu-hareo gada verb |
| to go to work; to commute to one's workplace | to go in order to work / to go on duty |
How they differ
근무하러 가다 emphasizes purpose—going somewhere specifically to perform work duties (for example, to cover a shift); 출근하다 emphasizes the act of commuting or starting the workday and is more about the routine than the purpose.
When to use each
When to use 출근하다: Use 출근하다 for general statements about commuting or starting work as part of a daily routine.
When to use 근무하러 가다: Use 근무하러 가다 when you want to stress that you are going somewhere specifically to carry out work (e.g., going in for a shift or assignment).
Side-by-side examples
- 그는 매일 버스로 출근한다.
(He commutes by bus every day.) - 저는 오늘 야간 근무하러 갑니다.
(I'm going in for the night shift today.)
Register & nuance: Neutral to slightly formal; 근무하러 가다 can sound more purposeful or administrative (used often in workplace contexts or announcements).