인프라
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. This includes roads, power supplies, and communication systems.
Examples
3 of 5교통 인프라가 잘 갖춰져 있습니다.
The transportation infrastructure is well-equipped.
정부는 IT 인프라에 투자하고 있습니다.
The government is investing in IT infrastructure.
도시의 기본 인프라를 개선해야 합니다.
The city's basic infrastructure needs to be improved.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Loanword from English 'Infrastructure'. It sounds like 'Infra'.
Quick Quiz
도시의 ( )가 부족하면 주민들이 불편을 겪는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인프라
Examples
교통 인프라가 잘 갖춰져 있습니다.
formalThe transportation infrastructure is well-equipped.
정부는 IT 인프라에 투자하고 있습니다.
businessThe government is investing in IT infrastructure.
도시의 기본 인프라를 개선해야 합니다.
academicThe city's basic infrastructure needs to be improved.
인프라 부족으로 인해 발전이 더딥니다.
everydayDevelopment is slow due to a lack of infrastructure.
새로운 신도시 인프라가 마음에 들어요.
informalI like the infrastructure of the new city.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
인프라를 개선하다
to improve infrastructure
인프라가 부족하다
infrastructure is lacking
핵심 인프라
core infrastructure
Often Confused With
시설 refers to a specific facility (like a gym), while 인프라 refers to the broad system supporting society.
Usage Notes
Used widely in both academic writing and business news to discuss development and economy.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '기계' (machinery). Infrastructure is the system, not just the machines.
Memory Tip
Loanword from English 'Infrastructure'. It sounds like 'Infra'.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'infrastructure'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea is known for its world-class high-speed internet '인프라'.
Quick Quiz
도시의 ( )가 부족하면 주민들이 불편을 겪는다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 인프라
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