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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 substance used to ignite an explosive, but metaphorically, something that triggers or accelerates a significant change or event. It is a powerful word to describe the start of a revolution, movement, or trend.

"그의 연설은 시민 운동의 기폭제가 되었다."

noun

The quality of being flexible or elastic; the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

"이 소재는 신축성이 좋아서 활동하기 편하다."

noun

The act or process of making something more efficient; streamlining or optimizing a process to reduce waste and improve output.

"업무 프로세스 효율화를 통해 비용을 대폭 절감했습니다."

verb

To remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, or to refine and polish ideas or data to make them clearer and more professional.

"연구원은 실험을 위해 원료를 정제했습니다."

adjective

Involving mutual benefit or cooperation between two parties. It describes a relationship where both sides give and receive help or advantages.

"두 국가는 호혜적인 무역 협정을 체결하기로 합의했다."

noun

The process of selecting a representative group from a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population. It is a fundamental technique in statistics and research.

"정확한 여론 조사를 위해 무작위 표본추출을 시행했다."

verb

To live together in a way that benefits both parties; to achieve mutual prosperity or a win-win relationship.

"대기업과 중소기업이 상생할 수 있는 생태계를 구축해야 한다."

noun

A plan, measure, or policy designed to solve a problem or achieve a goal. It is often used in the context of official strategies.

"정부는 실업난을 해결하기 위한 구체적인 방책을 내놓았다."

noun

A term used to describe global warming and climate change, and their impacts, emphasizing the urgent need for action to prevent environmental catastrophe.

"기후 위기는 더 이상 미래의 문제가 아니라 현재 우리가 겪고 있는 실질적 위협이다."

noun

A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

"디지털 시대에는 지적 재산을 보호하는 법적 장치가 매우 중요하다."

adjective

Of first importance; primary. It can also mean the first stage in a process.

"교육의 일차적 목표는 올바른 인격 형성에 있다."

noun

Research that has been conducted previously on a specific topic. A literature review usually starts with analyzing these.

"논문을 쓰기 전에 반드시 선행연구를 검토해야 한다."

verb

To divide something into two parts. Metaphorically, it often describes public opinion or a society being split into two opposing sides.

"그 이슈는 국민의 여론을 찬반으로 양분했다."

noun

The goal, direction, or target that one aims for or moves toward. It represents the ideal state or objective of a policy, research, or individual effort.

"우리 교육의 지향점은 창의적인 인재 양성에 있다."

noun

A sign or warning that something (usually bad) is about to happen; a precursor or omen.

"동물들의 이상 행동은 지진의 전조일 수 있습니다."

noun

Literally a blind spot. Figuratively, it refers to areas or groups that are neglected or not covered by a system, such as welfare or law.

"복지 사각지대에 놓인 이웃들을 도와야 합니다."

noun

A specific item or clause in a legal document, contract, or set of rules. It details particular conditions or requirements.

"계약서의 제5조항을 꼼꼼히 읽어보세요."

noun

The progress or advancement of a task, project, or work. It refers to how much a job has moved forward.

"일의 진척 상황을 매주 보고해 주세요."

noun

The part of the mind which is inaccessible to the conscious mind but which affects behavior and emotions.

"그의 행동은 무의식 중에 나타난 습관이다."

noun

The act of returning something to its original state or simplifying a complex idea into its basic elements; in science, it also refers to chemical reduction.

"그 기업은 이익의 일부를 사회에 환원하기로 결정했다."

verb

To manifest or appear as a visible form or quality. In science, it often refers to the expression of genes or symptoms.

"잠재되어 있던 재능이 뒤늦게 발현하기 시작했다."

noun

The act of going before or preceding something else. In an academic context, it refers to prior studies or prerequisite learning.

"본 논문은 주제와 관련된 선행 연구들을 분석합니다."

verb

To focus all efforts or concentrate energy on a specific task or goal. Often used in business strategy and academic focus.

"회사는 신제품 개발에 주력하고 있다."

noun

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits, typically referring to a society's transition from traditional to modern industrial structures.

"그 나라는 20세기에 급격한 근대화를 겪었습니다."

adjective

Relating to or encompassing the whole of something; holistic and comprehensive rather than focusing on individual parts.

"이 문제는 어느 한 부분의 실수가 아니라 총체적인 부실의 결과다."

verb

To exclude something or someone from a group, list, or consideration. It is the opposite of inclusion.

"주말을 제외하고 매일 운동을 한다."