B1 noun Neutral

단락

[tallaŋ]

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line; a paragraph.

Examples

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1

두 번째 단락을 다시 읽어보세요.

Please re-read the second paragraph.

2

이 글은 총 다섯 개의 단락으로 구성되어 있다.

This text consists of five paragraphs in total.

3

단락 사이의 연결이 자연스럽지 않습니다.

The connection between paragraphs is not natural.

Word Family

Noun
단락
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Memory Tip

Dan-rak: 'Dan' (cut/section) + 'Rak' (connection). A cut section of connected text.

Quick Quiz

글의 흐름이 바뀔 때는 새로운 ( )을 시작하는 것이 좋다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단락

Examples

1

두 번째 단락을 다시 읽어보세요.

everyday

Please re-read the second paragraph.

2

이 글은 총 다섯 개의 단락으로 구성되어 있다.

academic

This text consists of five paragraphs in total.

3

단락 사이의 연결이 자연스럽지 않습니다.

business

The connection between paragraphs is not natural.

4

서론 단락에서 주제를 명확히 밝혀야 한다.

formal

The topic must be clearly stated in the introduction paragraph.

5

단락 좀 나눠서 써.

informal

Divide it into paragraphs when you write.

Word Family

Noun
단락

Common Collocations

단락을 나누다 to divide into paragraphs
중심 단락 main paragraph
단락의 구성 paragraph structure
첫 단락 the first paragraph
단락을 시작하다 to start a paragraph

Common Phrases

일단락되다

to come to a close / to be settled

단락 구분

paragraph division

핵심 단락

core paragraph

Often Confused With

단락 vs 문장

문장 is a single 'sentence', while 단락 is a 'paragraph' consisting of multiple sentences.

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Usage Notes

Essential terminology for IELTS Writing and Reading tasks.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '문단' (paragraph) and '문장' (sentence).

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Memory Tip

Dan-rak: 'Dan' (cut/section) + 'Rak' (connection). A cut section of connected text.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 段落, meaning 'section' and 'fall/drop'.

Grammar Patterns

단락별로 단락을 구분하다

Quick Quiz

글의 흐름이 바뀔 때는 새로운 ( )을 시작하는 것이 좋다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단락

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