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TOPIK 3noun

알바

alba

알바가 · 알바를

part-time job

Example

방학 동안 편의점에서 알바를 했어요.

I worked a part-time job at a convenience store during vacation.

Word parts

Short for 아르바이트, from German 'Arbeit' (work); in Korea it means a part-time job.

Good to know

알바 is casual; use 아르바이트 in writing or formal situations.