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TOPIK 4noun

교대

gyodae

교대가 · 교대를

shift, taking turns, relief

Example

이 공장은 3교대로 24시간 일해요.

This factory works around the clock in three shifts.

Word parts

교 exchange대 replace

Literally 'exchange and replace'.

Good to know

교대 is also the short name for 교육대학교, a teachers' college.