농업
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals. It is often discussed in relation to food security and climate change.
Examples
3 of 5그 나라는 농업이 주된 경제 활동이에요.
Agriculture is the main economic activity in that country.
정부는 농업인을 위한 저금리 대출을 지원합니다.
The government supports low-interest loans for farmers.
농업은 힘들지만 보람찬 일이야.
Farming is hard but rewarding work.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Nong-eop: Think of 'No' (knowing) 'Eop' (up) - knowing how to grow things up from the ground.
Quick Quiz
가뭄은 ____에 큰 피해를 줍니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 농업
Examples
그 나라는 농업이 주된 경제 활동이에요.
everydayAgriculture is the main economic activity in that country.
정부는 농업인을 위한 저금리 대출을 지원합니다.
formalThe government supports low-interest loans for farmers.
농업은 힘들지만 보람찬 일이야.
informalFarming is hard but rewarding work.
전통적 농업 방식은 생태계 보존에 유리할 수 있다.
academicTraditional agricultural methods can be beneficial for ecosystem preservation.
스마트 농업 기술에 대한 투자를 확대하고 있습니다.
businessWe are expanding investment in smart agricultural technology.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
농업 용수
agricultural water
농업 기계
agricultural machinery
친환경 농업
eco-friendly agriculture
Often Confused With
농사 refers to the actual act of farming, while 농업 is the industry or academic field.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS tasks related to food production and rural development.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '공업' (manufacturing industry).
Memory Tip
Nong-eop: Think of 'No' (knowing) 'Eop' (up) - knowing how to grow things up from the ground.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 農業.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Agriculture was the backbone of Korea for centuries before its rapid industrialization.
Quick Quiz
가뭄은 ____에 큰 피해를 줍니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 농업
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
대기
B1The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.
지속성
B2The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.
보존하다
B2To preserve or keep something in its original state, especially something valuable like nature, culture, or data. It implies protection from damage or loss.
일회성
B1The quality of occurring only once or being disposable after one use. Often used in environmental contexts regarding waste or in social contexts regarding temporary events.
지속가능성
B1The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time, especially without depleting natural resources.
지속가능하다
B1Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially without depleting natural resources or damaging the environment.
기후변화
B2A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional, and global climates.
조성하다
B2To create or foster an atmosphere, environment, or physical space. It can refer to building a physical park or creating a certain social mood.
분리하다
B1To separate or divide things that were together or combined.
보호하다
B1To keep safe from harm, injury, or loss; to guard or defend.
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