No. 5,489 in Korean
맞벌이를
"맞벌이를" refers to "dual-income" or "both spouses working."
In a sentence
저희는 맞벌이를 하고 있어 생활비를 나누어 부담해요.
We are both working, so we share the living expenses.
In this sentence, '맞벌이를' refers to the act of both spouses earning money through work, emphasizing the shared financial responsibilities.
맞벌이를 하는 부부는 자녀 교육에 더 많은 투자를 할 수 있어요.
Couples who are both working can invest more in their children's education.
Here, '맞벌이를' is used to describe the working arrangement of the couple, highlighting the context of their financial ability.
맞벌이를 하기 때문에 가사 분담이 중요한 문제로 떠올랐어요.
Because we both work, sharing domestic chores has become an important issue.
In this case, '맞벌이를' underscores the working status of both spouses and its impact on household responsibilities.
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