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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 group of connected things or events that happen one after another; a series or a sequence.

"그는 일련의 실험을 통해 가설을 증명했다."

noun

A state of being steady and not changing or being disturbed. It can apply to emotions, economy, or physical balance.

"경제적 안정을 찾는 것이 가장 중요하다."

noun

A favorable or beneficial circumstance or feature. It is a synonym for 'advantage' often used in formal comparisons.

"이 방법은 시간 절약이라는 큰 이점이 있다."

noun

The main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, or a conversation.

"오늘 토론의 주제는 환경 보호입니다."

noun

The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening. It can refer to physical danger or a risky situation.

"이 지역은 홍수 위험이 높다."

noun

The specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities associated with a particular job or position. It is more formal than '일' (work).

"그는 자신의 직무를 성실히 수행하고 있다."

noun

The preservation of health and the prevention of disease, especially through organized community efforts.

"세계 보건 기구(WHO)는 전염병 확산을 경고했다."

noun

The act of showing or proving something to be right, reasonable, or justified, especially an action that might otherwise be criticized.

"폭력은 어떤 이유로도 정당화될 수 없습니다."

noun

The act of taking part in an activity, event, or organization.

"시민들의 적극적인 참여가 필요합니다."

noun

The belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, or effective; trust or confidence.

"인간관계에서 가장 중요한 것은 서로에 대한 신뢰이다."

noun

The movement of people from one place to another, often to settle in a new country or region.

"많은 사람들이 일자리를 찾아 도시로 이주했다."

adjective

Having a hopeful or optimistic attitude; also means confirming or agreeing with something.

"그는 항상 긍정적인 사고방식을 가지고 있다."

adjective

Having a pessimistic or cynical attitude; also means denying or disagreeing with something.

"지나치게 부정적인 생각은 건강에 해롭다."

noun

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

"환경 문제는 우리 모두의 책임입니다."

noun

The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured.

"공장에서는 매일 수천 대의 자동차를 생산합니다."

adjective

Relating to or lasting for a long period of time in the future. Essential for discussing future plans, investments, or sustainable development.

"우리는 장기적인 관점에서 투자를 결정해야 한다."

noun

A specific part or aspect of something that causes difficulty, trouble, or is not satisfactory. Often used when analyzing the downsides of a proposal or situation.

"이 계획의 가장 큰 문제점은 예산이 부족하다는 것이다."

noun

Something that you want and plan to do; an aim or purpose behind an action or statement.

"그녀의 질문에 숨겨진 의도를 파악하기 어렵습니다."

adverb

Used to introduce a statement that describes the outcome of a situation; as a result, consequently.

"그는 열심히 공부했고, 결과적으로 시험에 합격했습니다."

adverb

Used to show that someone or something is very different from someone or something else; in contrast.

"어제는 추웠지만, 오늘은 대조적으로 매우 따뜻합니다."

noun

A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

"합격 기준이 무엇입니까?"

noun

The process of making the air, water, or soil dirty and dangerous for living things.

"환경오염은 우리가 해결해야 할 가장 시급한 과제입니다."

noun

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study; also refers to a challenge or problem that needs to be solved.

"경제 위기를 극복하는 것이 우리 사회의 시급한 과제이다."

noun

The buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose, such as education, health, or sports.

"학교는 학생들을 위한 다양한 편의 시설을 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

An organization or establishment founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose. It can also refer to an organ in a body or an engine part.

"정부 기관은 시민들의 안전을 책임집니다."

verb

To look forward into the future and predict or forecast what will happen based on current trends or data.

"전문가들은 내년 경제 성장률이 낮아질 것으로 전망하고 있습니다."