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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 grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something. It can also refer to sympathizing with someone's situation or feelings.

"그녀는 나의 상황을 잘 이해해 주었다."

noun

A firm decision made to do or not to do something. It implies reaching a conclusion after thought.

"그는 담배를 끊기로 결심을 굳혔다."

noun

The act of forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion based on available information. It involves logical reasoning and evaluation.

"그의 판단이 옳았다는 것이 증명되었습니다."

noun

A strong point, advantage, or beneficial feature of something or someone.

"이 계획의 가장 큰 장점은 비용이 적게 든다는 것입니다."

noun

The process of putting things into groups according to their characteristics. This is a fundamental step in data analysis and organization.

"데이터를 유형별로 분류하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The act of dividing or separating things that were combined or connected. It is frequently used in the context of waste management or scientific processes.

"쓰레기를 버릴 때는 재활용품을 철저히 분리해야 합니다."

adjective

To be common, usual, or applicable to most cases rather than specific ones.

"이것은 한국 사회에서 매우 일반적인 현상입니다."

noun

The act or process of getting ready for something that will happen in the future.

"시험 준비를 철저히 해야 합니다."

noun

The act of sharing or exchanging things like ideas, information, or culture between groups or countries.

"두 나라 사이의 문화 교류가 활발해지고 있습니다."

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

"환경오염은 우리가 해결해야 할 가장 시급한 과제입니다."

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

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

"그는 일련의 실험을 통해 가설을 증명했다."

verb

To divide and distribute portions of a whole to multiple people or places, often according to a specific rule or logic.

"회사는 수익을 주주들에게 공정하게 배분했습니다."

noun

The ability to bend easily without breaking, or the ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.

"현대 사회에서는 업무의 유연성이 강조되고 있다."

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."

noun

A state in which there is not enough of something that is needed or wanted. It refers to a shortage or deficiency of resources, time, or skills.

"전 세계적으로 물 부족 문제가 심각해지고 있다."

noun

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. It refers to the substances in food that our bodies need to function.

"건강을 위해 영양을 고루 섭취하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

An opinion or plan put forward for consideration, especially in a formal report or at the end of a study to suggest future actions.

"연구자는 보고서 끝에 몇 가지 제언을 덧붙였다."

noun

The advancement or improvement of quality, condition, or skill level.

"꾸준한 연습은 실력 향상에 큰 도움이 됩니다."

verb

To exert mental or physical power to achieve a goal. It implies a continuous and sincere attempt to do something well.

"성공하기 위해 매일 노력하고 있습니다."

noun

A natural aptitude or skill that a person is born with or develops. It refers to the ability to do something well, particularly in creative or academic fields.

"그는 어린 시절부터 음악적 재능을 보였습니다."

noun

The state of being naturally accompanied by something or involving something as a consequence. It describes a relationship where one thing brings another along.

"모든 변화에는 책임이 수반된다."

noun

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

"합격 기준이 무엇입니까?"

noun

The state of being protected against danger or loss, specifically regarding information, systems, or physical locations. It refers to measures taken to ensure safety and confidentiality.

"개인 정보를 보호하기 위해 보안을 강화해야 한다."

verb

To arrange items in order, or to summarize thoughts or information into a clean format. It can also mean to end a relationship or situation.

"책상의 책들을 깔끔하게 정리했다."