Korean Dictionary
How to say "Part-Time Job" in Korean
“Part-Time Job” in Korean is 아르바이트 (pronounced "Areubaiteu").
아르바이트
Areubaiteu
Usage & Context
Part-time jobs (아르바이트), derived from the German word 'Arbeit', are extremely common among Korean university students looking to cover living expenses. Common 아르바이트 jobs include working at convenience stores (편의점), cafes, restaurants, and tutoring. The shortened version '알바' is commonly used in everyday speech.
Example Sentence
용돈을 벌기 위해 아르바이트를 해요.
I do a part-time job to earn pocket money.
How to use 아르바이트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Part-Time Job” is 아르바이트, romanized as Areubaiteu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Ah-reu-bah-ee-teu. 'Ah' like in 'father', 'reu' is a light 'r' sound, 'bah' like in 'banana', 'ee' like in 'see', and 'teu' like 'tuh' in 'tough'. The syllables are pronounced distinctly and evenly.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
알바
Alba
Shortened, casual form commonly used in everyday speech.
More Example Sentences
Talking to a friend about new work.
주말에 카페에서 알바 구했어요.
I found a part-time job at a cafe on the weekend.
Reflecting on past experiences.
대학생 때 아르바이트로 학비를 벌었어요.
When I was a university student, I earned tuition fees through part-time jobs.
Asking about job details.
편의점 알바는 시급이 얼마예요?
How much is the hourly wage for a convenience store part-time job?
Cultural Context
아르바이트 (Areubaiteu), often shortened to 알바 (Alba), is a ubiquitous term in Korea, especially among students. It's common for university students to do '알바' at convenience stores, cafes, or as tutors to earn pocket money or cover living expenses. You'll hear '알바' frequently in K-dramas when characters discuss their part-time struggles or successes.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
알바 구하다
To look for a part-time job
알바하다
To do a part-time job
알바생
Part-time worker
Related Expressions
일자리
Iljari
Job (general term)
직업
Jigeop
Profession, occupation
정규직
Jeonggyujik
Full-time job (opposite of part-time)
시급
Sigeup
Hourly wage
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