B1 noun Neutral

연장

[jʌn.d͡ʑaŋ]

The act of making something longer in duration, distance, or scope. It is commonly used for time limits or deadlines.

Examples

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1

영업 시간을 밤 10시까지 연장합니다.

Business hours will be extended until 10 PM.

2

수명 연장은 과학 기술의 발달 덕분이다.

The extension of life span is thanks to the development of science and technology.

3

마감 기한 연장이 가능한가요?

Is it possible to extend the deadline?

Word Family

Noun
연장
Verb
연장하다
Adverb
연장하여
Adjective
연장된
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Memory Tip

Yeon-jang: 'Yeon' as in 'Yeon-gyeol' (connect). Connecting more time to the end.

Quick Quiz

도서관 대출 기한을 ___하고 싶습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 연장

Examples

1

영업 시간을 밤 10시까지 연장합니다.

everyday

Business hours will be extended until 10 PM.

2

수명 연장은 과학 기술의 발달 덕분이다.

academic

The extension of life span is thanks to the development of science and technology.

3

마감 기한 연장이 가능한가요?

business

Is it possible to extend the deadline?

4

축구 경기가 연장전에 돌입했다.

informal

The soccer match went into extra time (extension).

5

비자 연장 절차를 밟아야 한다.

formal

You must go through the visa extension procedure.

Word Family

Noun
연장
Verb
연장하다
Adverb
연장하여
Adjective
연장된

Common Collocations

기간 연장 period extension
시간을 연장하다 to extend time
수명 연장 life extension
노선 연장 route extension
계약 연장 contract extension

Common Phrases

연장전

overtime/extra time (sports)

연장 근무

overtime work

연장 선상

an extension (of a line of thought)

Often Confused With

연장 vs 연장 (tool)

The word '연장' also means 'tools' or 'implements' (Sino-Korean: 道具/鍊匠), though this is less common in academic contexts than 'extension'.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS tasks involving schedules, employment, or scientific projections.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse '연장' (extension) with '확장' (expansion of space/size).

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Memory Tip

Yeon-jang: 'Yeon' as in 'Yeon-gyeol' (connect). Connecting more time to the end.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '延長' (stretch + long).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 연장하다 ~이/가 연장되다

Quick Quiz

도서관 대출 기한을 ___하고 싶습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 연장

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