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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."

verb

To apply a rule, theory, or technology to a specific situation or case to achieve a result.

"이 이론을 실제 상황에 적용하기는 어렵다."

verb

To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.

"건강을 유지하기 위해 매일 운동을 하고 있습니다."

adjective

Being in a state of balance, unlikely to change or fail; consistent and reliable.

"그 회사는 안정적인 수익 구조를 가지고 있다."

adjective

Relating to the whole of something; overall or general rather than specific.

"회의에서는 회사의 전반적인 운영 방침을 논의했다."

noun

The state or degree of being serious, severe, or critical. Often used to emphasize the importance of addressing a problem.

"사람들은 기후 위기의 심각성을 깨달아야 합니다."

verb

To cause or trigger a certain action, reaction, or state, often used with negative consequences like diseases or conflicts.

"대기 오염은 호흡기 질환을 유발할 수 있다."

noun

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.

"이 약은 감기에 아주 효과가 좋습니다."

verb

To form, compose, or organize something by putting various parts or elements together. Used for describing structures of groups, books, or substances.

"이 위원회는 총 10명의 전문가로 구성되어 있습니다."

verb

To supplement or complement something to make it complete or to fix its shortcomings.

"부족한 부분을 보완하기 위해 추가 자료를 준비했습니다."

noun

A specific field, area, or branch of activity, study, or interest.

"그는 IT 분야에서 10년 동안 일해 왔습니다."

noun

The present time or the contemporary era; often used to contrast with the past or traditional ways.

"현대 사회는 정보의 양이 엄청나게 많습니다."

noun

A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim, especially in war, politics, or business.

"효과적인 학습 전략을 세우는 것이 성적 향상의 비결이다."

verb

To distribute or designate (resources, tasks, or funds) for a particular purpose.

"정부는 각 지역에 예산을 골고루 할당했다."

noun

A way of dealing with a situation or problem; or the act of coming near to someone or something in distance or time.

"새로운 문제 해결을 위해 다른 방식의 접근이 필요하다."

verb

To put a limit on the amount, size, or range of something; to restrict access or activity.

"정부는 일회용품 사용을 제한하기로 했다."

verb

To arrange or organize objects, data, or ideas into groups or categories based on shared characteristics.

"도서관에서는 책을 장르별로 분류한다."

noun

A specific way of doing something, often following a certain pattern or rule. It is used to describe methodologies or systems.

"그는 자신만의 독특한 방식으로 문제를 해결했다."

noun

A belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people. Often appears in culture and history topics.

"우리는 한국의 전통 문화를 보존해야 한다."

verb

To comprise or make something part of a whole. Used to define the scope of a study or the contents of a category.

"이 가격은 세금을 포함하고 있습니다."

verb

To give someone support, confidence, or hope. It is often used in the context of teachers, parents, or leaders supporting others.

"선생님은 실패한 학생들을 따뜻하게 격려해 주셨다."

verb

To be in conflict or contradiction with each other; to clash (of interests, opinions, or theories).

"두 사람의 증언이 서로 상충하고 있다."

adjective

Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; latent or potential rather than actual or apparent.

"이 기술은 잠재적인 위험 요소를 가지고 있다."

noun

The state or quality of being stable; the property of not changing or failing easily.

"이 약은 임상 시험을 통해 안정성이 확인되었습니다."

noun

Information, understanding, or skills that you get through experience or education. It refers to the state of knowing about a particular subject.

"책을 많이 읽으면 다양한 지식을 얻을 수 있다."

noun

A particular part or feature of something; an aspect or side of a situation or object.

"이 문제는 경제적 측면에서 검토해야 합니다."

adjective

Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.

"정부는 포괄적인 경제 대책을 발표했다."