B1 noun Neutral

조건

[t͡ɕo.ɡʌn]

A requirement or premise that must be met for something to happen. It also refers to the environment or factors that influence a situation.

Examples

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1

날씨 조건이 안 좋아서 여행을 취소했어요.

The weather conditions were bad, so I canceled the trip.

2

지원 자격 조건을 꼼꼼히 확인하십시오.

Please check the application eligibility requirements carefully.

3

조건 없이 도와줄게.

I'll help you without any conditions.

Word Family

Noun
조건
Verb
조건화하다
Adverb
조건부로
Adjective
조건적
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Memory Tip

Jo-geon: Think of 'Just Conditions'.

Quick Quiz

장학금을 받기 위해서는 성적이 일정 ___을 충족해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 조건

Examples

1

날씨 조건이 안 좋아서 여행을 취소했어요.

everyday

The weather conditions were bad, so I canceled the trip.

2

지원 자격 조건을 꼼꼼히 확인하십시오.

formal

Please check the application eligibility requirements carefully.

3

조건 없이 도와줄게.

informal

I'll help you without any conditions.

4

이 실험은 동일한 조건 하에서 반복되었습니다.

academic

This experiment was repeated under identical conditions.

5

근무 조건에 대해 협상하고 싶습니다.

business

I would like to negotiate the working conditions.

Word Family

Noun
조건
Verb
조건화하다
Adverb
조건부로
Adjective
조건적

Common Collocations

조건을 갖추다 to meet the requirements
필수 조건 prerequisite/essential condition
근무 조건 working conditions
가정 조건 hypothetical condition
조건을 내걸다 to set conditions

Common Phrases

무조건

unconditionally

조건부

conditional

악조건

adverse conditions

Often Confused With

조건 vs 자격

Jageok (자격) refers to a person's qualification/right, while Jogeon (조건) is a general requirement or environmental factor.

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Task 2 when discussing what is needed for success or social improvement.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '조언' (advice).

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Memory Tip

Jo-geon: Think of 'Just Conditions'.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 條 (clause) and 件 (case/item).

Grammar Patterns

~라는 조건으로 ~한 조건에서

Quick Quiz

장학금을 받기 위해서는 성적이 일정 ___을 충족해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 조건

Related Grammar Rules

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