스트레스
Mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Essential for health and lifestyle-related topics.
Examples
3 of 5만병의 근원은 스트레스라고 합니다.
They say the root of all diseases is stress.
과도한 업무는 직원들에게 심한 스트레스를 줍니다.
Excessive work causes severe stress to employees.
학업 스트레스가 청소년 자살의 주요 원인 중 하나입니다.
Academic stress is one of the main causes of adolescent suicide.
Word Family
Memory Tip
It sounds exactly like the English word 'Stress'.
Quick Quiz
그는 시험 공부 때문에 요즘 ______를 많이 받고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 스트레스
Examples
만병의 근원은 스트레스라고 합니다.
everydayThey say the root of all diseases is stress.
과도한 업무는 직원들에게 심한 스트레스를 줍니다.
businessExcessive work causes severe stress to employees.
학업 스트레스가 청소년 자살의 주요 원인 중 하나입니다.
academicAcademic stress is one of the main causes of adolescent suicide.
스트레스를 받을 때는 충분한 휴식이 필요해.
informalWhen you are stressed, you need enough rest.
본 설문지는 현대인의 스트레스 정도를 측정하기 위해 설계되었습니다.
formalThis questionnaire is designed to measure the stress levels of modern people.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
스트레스 지수
stress index/level
스트레스성 질환
stress-related illness
스트레스 폭식
stress-induced binge eating
Often Confused With
'피로' is physical fatigue; '스트레스' is mental or emotional strain.
Usage Notes
A very common loanword in Korea. Used exactly like the English 'stress'.
Common Mistakes
Don't say '스트레스를 하다'. Use '스트레스를 받다' (get) or '스트레스가 쌓이다' (build up).
Memory Tip
It sounds exactly like the English word 'Stress'.
Word Origin
Loanword from English 'Stress'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Koreans often use 'spicy food' or 'karaoke' as a cultural way to relieve stress.
Quick Quiz
그는 시험 공부 때문에 요즘 ______를 많이 받고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 스트레스
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