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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

The transfer of ownership, property, or business from the government to the private sector. It is often done to increase efficiency and competition.

"공기업의 민영화에 대한 찬반 논란이 뜨겁습니다."

noun

A set of services or systems, such as insurance or social welfare, provided by the state or institutions to prevent people from falling into poverty or hardship.

"경제 위기 상황일수록 취약 계층을 위한 사회 안전망 확충이 시급하다."

noun

The quality of being uniform or the same; lack of diversity. Often used as a negative critique of education systems or modern societies.

"교육의 획일성은 학생들의 창의성을 저해할 수 있습니다."

adjective

Provisional, tentative, or temporary. It refers to something decided for the time being until a final decision is made.

"양측은 잠정적 합의안에 도달했다."

noun

The state or quality of being connected or interrelated, often used to describe the relationship between different fields of study, policies, or technical systems.

"교육 과정의 연계성을 강화하여 학습 효과를 높여야 한다."

adjective

Occurring in a sequence or chain reaction where one event causes another. It describes a series of linked events.

"은행의 파산은 경제 전반에 연쇄적 반응을 불러왔다."

noun

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect; the inherent value of a human being.

"모든 인간은 태어날 때부터 인간으로서의 존엄성을 가진다."

noun

The power or energy that pushes a project, policy, or movement forward; momentum or driving force.

"그 리더는 강한 추진력으로 프로젝트를 성공적으로 이끌었다."

verb

To declare, proclaim, or state one's position or opinion clearly and publicly.

"그는 이번 선거에 출마하지 않겠다고 공식 천명했다."

noun

The state of being disconnected or interrupted, often referring to relationships, communication, or history. It implies a complete break or lack of continuity.

"세대 간의 대화 단절이 심각한 사회 문제로 떠올랐다."

noun

A state or method of communication or service without meeting face-to-face. It typically involves using digital technologies to interact remotely.

"코로나19 이후 비대면 서비스가 급격히 확산되었다."

noun

The main point or central theme of an argument, speech, or piece of writing.

"작가는 자신의 논지를 뒷받침하기 위해 다양한 자료를 제시했다."

noun

The process of making a country, organization, or system more democratic; the transition from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one.

"한국은 짧은 기간에 경제 성장과 민주화를 동시에 이루어냈다."

noun

Intangible creations of the human intellect, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce, which are protected by law.

"기술 경쟁 시대에는 지식재산을 보호하는 것이 매우 중요하다."

adjective

To be incomplete or inadequate; to lack necessary preparations or facilities. Often used when criticizing laws or systems.

"아직은 관련 법규가 미비하여 처벌이 어렵다."

noun

The state of not being present or existing; absence. Used to describe the lack of something essential like leadership, evidence, or communication.

"지도력의 부재가 조직의 혼란을 야기했다."

noun

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

"자본주의 사회에서 경쟁은 피할 수 없는 현상이다."

noun

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss; often implies unfair or excessive profit-seeking.

"부동산 투기를 억제하기 위해 정부가 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."

noun

The quality of being new, original, and different from anything seen before. It implies a sense of freshness and creative ingenuity.

"그의 아이디어는 기존의 방식과는 다른 참신함이 돋보였다."

noun

The state of being independent and able to provide for one's own needs without help from others. It can refer to individuals, organizations, or nations.

"경제적 자립을 위해 저축을 시작하는 청년들이 늘고 있다."

noun

The quality of being sincere, genuine, or authentic. It refers to the state where one's actions and words match their true intentions or feelings.

"그 정치인의 사과에는 진정성이 느껴지지 않았습니다."

verb

To shift or transfer responsibility, blame, or a burden onto someone else.

"자신의 잘못을 남에게 전가하는 태도는 옳지 않다."

noun

The state of being rare or in short supply. It is a fundamental concept in economics where human wants exceed limited resources.

"다이아몬드는 그 희소성 때문에 가치가 높다."

verb

To make something as effective, perfect, or useful as possible, especially in a technical or systematic context.

"시스템을 최적화하여 업무 효율을 높였다."

noun

The process of developing or formulating a theory or a system of ideas to explain something. Converting observations into a theoretical framework.

"그는 자신의 실무 경험을 바탕으로 새로운 경영 전략을 이론화했다."

noun

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

"냉전 시대는 이데올로기의 대립이 극심했던 시기였습니다."