그만둘게요
geumandulgeyo
그만둘게요 (geumandulgeyo) is the Korean phrase for "I quit".
This phrase is used to inform an employer of your intention to leave your job. While the English "I quit" can sometimes sound abrupt or angry, the Korean version 그만둘게요 is a polite way to state your intention to leave a position.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the situation, different forms may be more appropriate. 그만둘게요 is a polite way to express your intent, while the formal 그만두겠습니다 is much more professional and suitable for a formal resignation meeting. For very formal contexts, you might also use 사직하다 (to resign), 퇴사하다 (to resign/quit a job) or 사퇴하다 (to resign from an organization or position).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The formality of your statement depends on the ending used. 그만둘게요 is a polite form. For a more professional and formal resignation meeting, use 그만두겠습니다. Never use the informal form 나 그만둘래 with a boss or employer. This casual version should only be used with close friends or people younger than you.
How do you pronounce it?
geumandulgeyo
Did you know?
- In Korea, people often use the term 퇴사 to describe the act of leaving a company, but there is also a specific word 퇴사욕구 which describes the sudden, intense desire to quit your job.
- In Korean corporate culture, it is common for a boss to ask an employee to 권고사직, which is a 'recommended resignation' that allows the employee to quit voluntarily instead of being fired.
- The verb within 그만둘게요 is composed of the adverb 그만, meaning 'stop' or 'enough', and the verb 'to do'.
Examples in context
- 사직합니다.I quit.
- 퇴사하려고 합니다.I intend to resign.
- 사퇴하겠습니다.I will resign.
- 더 이상 하지 않을 거야.I won't do it anymore.
- 죄송하지만 그만둘게요.joe-song-ha-ji-man geu-man-dul-ge-yo.I am sorry, but I quit.
- 더 이상 못 하겠어요. 그만둘게요.deo i-sang mot ha-get-eo-yo. geu-man-dul-ge-yo.I can't do this anymore. I quit.
Example conversation
Dohyun tells his manager Seoyeon that he is resigning.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 팀장님, 드릴 말씀이 있어요.Seoyeon timjangnim, deuril malsseumi isseoyo.Manager Seoyeon, I have something to tell you.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 도현 씨. 무슨 일이에요?ne, Dohyun ssi. museun irieyo?Yes, Dohyun. What is it?
- 도현 Do-hyeon저 이제 그만둘게요.jeo ije geumandulgeyo.I'm going to quit now.
- 서연 Seo-yeon갑자기요? 이유가 뭐예요?gapjagiyo? iyuga mwoyeyo?Suddenly? What is the reason?
