B2 noun Neutral

전망

[tɕʌnmaŋ]

The outlook, prospect, or forecast for the future. It can also refer to a physical view from a high place.

Examples

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1

전문가들은 내년 집값 전망을 내놓았다.

Experts released the outlook for house prices next year.

2

이 호텔은 바다 전망이 아주 좋습니다.

This hotel has a very good ocean view.

3

향후 사업 전망에 대해 설명해 주세요.

Please explain the future business prospects.

Word Family

Noun
전망
Verb
전망하다
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Memory Tip

Jun-Mang: 'Jun' (Front) + 'Mang' (Look). Looking at what's in front (the future).

Quick Quiz

전문가들은 내년 수출 ____이 긍정적이라고 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전망

Examples

1

전문가들은 내년 집값 전망을 내놓았다.

academic

Experts released the outlook for house prices next year.

2

이 호텔은 바다 전망이 아주 좋습니다.

everyday

This hotel has a very good ocean view.

3

향후 사업 전망에 대해 설명해 주세요.

business

Please explain the future business prospects.

4

기상청은 올여름 무더위를 전망했다.

formal

The weather agency forecast a heatwave this summer.

5

앞으로 어떻게 될지 전망이 안 보여.

informal

I don't see any prospect of how things will turn out.

Word Family

Noun
전망
Verb
전망하다

Common Collocations

밝은 전망 bright outlook
전망이 좋다 to have a good view/prospect
미래 전망 future prospect
경제 전망 economic outlook
전망대 observatory/lookout

Common Phrases

전망을 내놓다

to release an outlook

전망이 엇갈리다

to have conflicting outlooks

전망이 불투명하다

the outlook is opaque/uncertain

Often Confused With

전망 vs 예상

예상 is a general expectation; 전망 is a more comprehensive or professional outlook/view.

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Usage Notes

Used both for physical scenery and abstract future predictions.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'view' (경치) when they should use 'prospect' (전망) in business contexts.

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Memory Tip

Jun-Mang: 'Jun' (Front) + 'Mang' (Look). Looking at what's in front (the future).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 展 (to spread out) and 望 (to look).

Grammar Patterns

~할 것으로 전망되다 ~에 대한 전망

Quick Quiz

전문가들은 내년 수출 ____이 긍정적이라고 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전망

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