B2 noun Neutral

여파

/jʌ.pʰa/

The remaining influence or consequences of an event, especially a negative or large-scale one; aftermath.

Examples

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1

전쟁의 여파가 아직도 남아 있다.

The aftermath of the war still remains.

2

태풍의 여파로 농작물 피해가 심각합니다.

Due to the aftermath of the typhoon, crop damage is serious.

3

그 사건의 여파가 꽤 오래가네.

The aftermath of that incident is lasting quite a while.

Word Family

Noun
여파
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Memory Tip

Yeo (Remaining) + Pa (Wave). The remaining waves after a big splash.

Quick Quiz

경기 침체의 ( )로 실업률이 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 여파

Examples

1

전쟁의 여파가 아직도 남아 있다.

everyday

The aftermath of the war still remains.

2

태풍의 여파로 농작물 피해가 심각합니다.

formal

Due to the aftermath of the typhoon, crop damage is serious.

3

그 사건의 여파가 꽤 오래가네.

informal

The aftermath of that incident is lasting quite a while.

4

정책 변화의 여파에 대한 심층적인 분석이 필요하다.

academic

An in-depth analysis of the aftermath of policy changes is needed.

5

구조조정의 여파로 사내 분위기가 침체되었다.

business

The internal atmosphere has become depressed due to the aftermath of restructuring.

Word Family

Noun
여파

Common Collocations

여파가 미치다 to have an influence/aftermath
전쟁의 여파 aftermath of war
경제적 여파 economic aftermath
여파를 몰고 오다 to bring about an aftermath
심각한 여파 serious aftermath

Common Phrases

그 여파로 인해

due to the aftermath

심각한 사회적 여파

serious social aftermath

부정적인 여파

negative aftermath

Often Confused With

여파 vs 영향

'영향' is neutral influence, while '여파' usually implies the 'rippling' consequences following a major event, often negative.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in news reports about economics, disasters, or politics.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '영향' everywhere; '여파' is better for 'after-effects' of big events.

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Memory Tip

Yeo (Remaining) + Pa (Wave). The remaining waves after a big splash.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 餘波.

Grammar Patterns

~의 여파로 ~에 여파를 주다

Quick Quiz

경기 침체의 ( )로 실업률이 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 여파

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