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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements, or in something one is connected with (like a country or company).

"그는 자신의 직업에 대해 큰 자부심을 가지고 있습니다."

adjective

To be of poor quality, inadequate, or in a very bad state, often describing conditions or environments.

"그 지역의 노동 환경은 매우 열악합니다."

noun

The act of handing in or submitting a document, report, or assignment to an authority or organization.

"보고서 제출 기한을 지켜 주시기 바랍니다."

verb

To become settled, established, or fixed in a certain place, society, or state.

"새로운 제도가 사회에 잘 정착되었습니다."

verb

To total or tally up numbers, data, or results from a count or survey. It is used to report official statistical findings.

"피해 규모를 집계하고 있다."

noun

The ability to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific task for a period of time. It is mental focus.

"명상은 집중력을 향상시키는 데 도움이 됩니다."

noun

The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.

"이 단어의 정확한 의미를 사전에서 찾아보세요."

adjective

To be very clear, distinct, and certain. Used when describing obvious differences or trends in data analysis.

"두 제품의 품질 차이가 확연하다."

noun

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something in the future. It involves deciding on steps and resources needed to reach a goal.

"철저한 계획 없이는 성공하기 어렵습니다."

verb

To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain feeling, spirit, or sense of purpose in someone.

"그 선생님은 학생들의 열정을 고취시켰습니다."

noun

The act of satisfying a requirement, condition, or need.

"장학금을 받으려면 다음 조건을 충족해야 합니다."

adjective

Being free from the control or influence of others; acting or existing on its own.

"아이들이 독립적인 사고를 할 수 있도록 도와야 합니다."

adjective

Done on purpose; deliberate or intentional rather than accidental.

"그의 행동은 실수가 아니라 의도적이었어요."

adjective

To be diligent, faithful, and sincere in performing one's duties or tasks.

"그는 모든 일에 성실한 사람입니다."

noun

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

"어려운 문제를 풀기 위해서는 인내심이 필요합니다."

verb

To select or sort out specific things from a group based on certain criteria.

"좋은 과일만 골라 선별했습니다."

noun

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. A critical social indicator used in academic contexts.

"경제 위기로 인해 청년 실업률이 사상 최고치를 기록했다."

noun

Work, especially hard physical work. In an academic sense, it refers to the labor force, labor rights, and human effort in production.

"기술의 발전으로 인간의 노동이 기계로 대체되고 있다."

noun

Remains or ruins of an ancient building, city, or culture. Often used when discussing heritage and tourism.

"경주에는 신라 시대의 역사적 유적이 많이 남아 있다."

noun

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.

"예술은 사람들의 삶을 풍요롭게 합니다."

verb

To be in proportion to something else; to increase or decrease at the same rate. It describes a direct relationship between two sets of data.

"수요는 가격에 반비례한다."

noun

The state of being widely known and esteemed; fame or reputation. It usually implies a positive public perception.

"그 교수는 세계적인 명성을 얻고 있습니다."

noun

A state of being completely full, where no more can be added; saturation.

"국내 스마트폰 시장은 이미 포화 상태에 도달했습니다."

noun

A time or event when a significant change occurs in a situation, process, or history.

"그 사건은 그의 인생에서 큰 전환점이 되었다."

verb

To break down a whole into its parts, or to decompose chemically.

"미생물은 유기물을 분해하여 흙으로 돌려보냅니다."

adjective

To be exactly the same or identical in nature, amount, or shape. Used when comparing two data sets or groups in academic analysis.

"두 실험의 조건은 동일하다."