관여하다
To involve oneself in a particular activity or matter; to have an influence or concern with something. Often used in academic contexts to describe factors that 'contribute to' or 'are involved in' a process.
Examples
3 of 5정부는 시장 가격 결정에 직접 관여하지 않는다.
The government does not directly involve itself in market price determination.
여러 유전자가 이 질병의 발생에 관여한다.
Several genes are involved in the occurrence of this disease.
팀장은 모든 프로젝트의 세부 사항에 관여합니다.
The team leader is involved in the details of all projects.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwan-yeo: 'Gwan' (Relation) + 'Yeo' (Give). Giving your attention to a relation.
Quick Quiz
이번 연구는 기후 변화에 ___ 요인들을 조사했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관여하는
Examples
정부는 시장 가격 결정에 직접 관여하지 않는다.
formalThe government does not directly involve itself in market price determination.
여러 유전자가 이 질병의 발생에 관여한다.
academicSeveral genes are involved in the occurrence of this disease.
팀장은 모든 프로젝트의 세부 사항에 관여합니다.
businessThe team leader is involved in the details of all projects.
남의 일에 너무 관여하지 마.
informalDon't get too involved in other people's business.
그 사건에 관여한 사람이 누구인지 밝혀졌다.
everydayIt was revealed who was involved in that incident.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
관여도
level of involvement
직접적 관여
direct involvement
관여를 금지하다
to prohibit involvement
Often Confused With
Cham-yeo-hada is 'to participate' (usually positive/neutral); Gwan-yeo-hada can sometimes imply 'interference' or abstract 'involvement' (like factors in a disease).
Usage Notes
Very useful in Academic IELTS to describe how certain factors 'are involved' in a result.
Common Mistakes
In negative contexts, it can mean 'meddling'. Be careful with the tone.
Memory Tip
Gwan-yeo: 'Gwan' (Relation) + 'Yeo' (Give). Giving your attention to a relation.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 關與 (guānyǔ), meaning 'to relate and give'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 연구는 기후 변화에 ___ 요인들을 조사했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관여하는
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B1A group of people or things that are gathered together or share common characteristics.
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동질성
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맥락
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