B1 noun Neutral

전문성

/tɕʌn.mun.s͈ʌŋ/

The quality of having special skill or knowledge in a particular field. It implies a high level of competence.

Examples

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1

학술 논문은 해당 분야의 전문성을 바탕으로 작성되어야 합니다.

Academic papers should be written based on expertise in the relevant field.

2

그 의사는 전문성이 뛰어나기로 유명해요.

That doctor is famous for having great expertise.

3

경쟁력을 갖추기 위해서는 업무의 전문성이 필수적입니다.

Professionalism in work is essential to be competitive.

Word Family

Noun
전문성, 전문가
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적
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Memory Tip

Jeonmun (specialty) + Seong (quality/nature).

Quick Quiz

이 일은 높은 수준의 ___을 요구한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문성

Examples

1

학술 논문은 해당 분야의 전문성을 바탕으로 작성되어야 합니다.

academic

Academic papers should be written based on expertise in the relevant field.

2

그 의사는 전문성이 뛰어나기로 유명해요.

everyday

That doctor is famous for having great expertise.

3

경쟁력을 갖추기 위해서는 업무의 전문성이 필수적입니다.

business

Professionalism in work is essential to be competitive.

4

정부는 위원회의 전문성을 강화하기로 했습니다.

formal

The government decided to strengthen the expertise of the committee.

5

넌 이 일에 전문성이 좀 부족한 것 같아.

informal

I think you lack some expertise in this matter.

Word Family

Noun
전문성, 전문가
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적

Common Collocations

전문성을 갖추다 to have expertise
전문성을 강화하다 to strengthen expertise
전문성 확보 securing expertise
전문성 결여 lack of expertise
기술적 전문성 technical expertise

Common Phrases

전문성을 발휘하다

to demonstrate/exert expertise

전문성을 인정받다

to be recognized for expertise

Often Confused With

전문성 vs 전문가

Jeonmun-ga is the person (expert), while Jeonmun-seong is the quality (expertise).

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Task 2 topics regarding education vs. experience.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use 'jeonmun' alone when you need the noun 'expertise' (jeonmun-seong).

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Memory Tip

Jeonmun (specialty) + Seong (quality/nature).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 專門 (specialty) and 性 (nature/quality).

Grammar Patterns

전문성이 있다/없다 전문성을 높이다

Quick Quiz

이 일은 높은 수준의 ___을 요구한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문성

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