실력
The actual ability, skill, or competence that a person has in a particular field, often developed through practice or study.
Examples
3 of 5한국어 실력을 키우고 싶어요.
I want to improve my Korean skills.
꾸준한 노력으로 실력을 입증했습니다.
He proved his skills through steady effort.
너 진짜 실력 많이 늘었다!
Your skills have really improved a lot!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shil-lyeok (실력) - 'Shil' means 'Real/Actual'. Real ability.
Quick Quiz
그는 매일 연습해서 축구 ___을 키웠다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실력
Examples
한국어 실력을 키우고 싶어요.
everydayI want to improve my Korean skills.
꾸준한 노력으로 실력을 입증했습니다.
formalHe proved his skills through steady effort.
너 진짜 실력 많이 늘었다!
informalYour skills have really improved a lot!
학습자의 언어 실력 향상을 위한 전략을 모색한다.
academicSeek strategies to improve learners' language skills.
업무 실력에 따라 보상이 달라집니다.
businessRewards vary according to work performance/ability.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
실력이 부족하다
to lack ability
실력을 인정받다
to have one's skills recognized
실력자
a person of great ability
Often Confused With
'능력' is broad capacity (sometimes innate), while '실력' emphasizes actual, demonstrated skill level attained through effort.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS when talking about 'improving' language skills or technical abilities.
Common Mistakes
Use '실력이 늘다' (skills grow) instead of '실력이 공부하다'.
Memory Tip
Shil-lyeok (실력) - 'Shil' means 'Real/Actual'. Real ability.
Word Origin
From Hanja 實力 (actual + strength).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 매일 연습해서 축구 ___을 키웠다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실력
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