self-employed — working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/
Korean meaning: 고용주 밑에서 일하지 않고 프리랜서나 사업주로서 자영업을 하는
Korean pronunciation: 셀프 임**플로이**드
Example Sentences
- Being self-employed means you're the boss, the employee, and sometimes the janitor too.
- He's been self-employed for five years and loves the flexibility it offers.
- The self-employed consultant worked in pajamas but charged corporate prices.
self-employed
ADJECTIVE//ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd//
working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
working for oneself as a freelancer or the owner of a business rather than for an employer
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Origin
self(자신)와 employ(고용하다)가 결합된 합성어로, 문자 그대로 '스스로를 고용하는' 상태를 의미합니다. 산업혁명 이후 개인 사업이 확산되면서 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“Being self-employed means you're the boss, the employee, and sometimes the janitor too.”
“He's been self-employed for five years and loves the flexibility it offers.”
“The self-employed consultant worked in pajamas but charged corporate prices.”
“Self-employed individuals must pay their own health insurance and retirement contributions.”
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