암묵적
Understood or implied without being directly stated. It describes something that is suggested but not explicitly expressed.
Examples
3 of 5사회에는 우리가 지켜야 할 암묵적인 규칙들이 있다.
There are implicit rules in society that we must follow.
그의 침묵은 암묵적인 승낙으로 받아들여졌다.
His silence was taken as implicit consent.
우리는 암묵적인 경쟁 관계에 있다.
We are in an implicit competitive relationship.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Am-muk: 'Am' means dark/hidden. 'Muk' means silent. Hidden and silent.
Quick Quiz
팀원들 사이에는 서로의 실수를 덮어주기로 하는 ______ 약속이 있었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 암묵적
Examples
사회에는 우리가 지켜야 할 암묵적인 규칙들이 있다.
academicThere are implicit rules in society that we must follow.
그의 침묵은 암묵적인 승낙으로 받아들여졌다.
formalHis silence was taken as implicit consent.
우리는 암묵적인 경쟁 관계에 있다.
businessWe are in an implicit competitive relationship.
명시적인 명령보다 암묵적인 압력이 더 무서울 때가 있다.
everydayThere are times when implicit pressure is scarier than explicit orders.
암묵적 지식은 글로 설명하기 어려운 경우가 많다.
academicImplicit knowledge is often difficult to explain in writing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
암묵적인 약속
an unspoken promise
암묵적으로 인정하다
to tacitly acknowledge
암묵적 지지
implicit support
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Common in sociology, psychology, and literature analysis.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse it with '비밀' (secret). It's not necessarily secret, just unstated.
Memory Tip
Am-muk: 'Am' means dark/hidden. 'Muk' means silent. Hidden and silent.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 暗默的 (암: dark, 묵: silent, 적: suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture often relies on 'Nunchi' and implicit communication.
Quick Quiz
팀원들 사이에는 서로의 실수를 덮어주기로 하는 ______ 약속이 있었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 암묵적
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