B2 noun Formal

귀속

[kwisok]

The state of belonging to or being attributed to a specific person, group, or entity, especially regarding rights, property, or identity.

Examples

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1

그는 강한 집단 귀속감을 느끼고 있다.

He feels a strong sense of belonging to the group.

2

발굴된 유물은 박물관에 귀속될 예정입니다.

The excavated artifacts are scheduled to be reverted to the museum.

3

이 권리가 누구에게 귀속되는지 확인해 봐.

Check to whom this right belongs.

Word Family

Noun
귀속
Verb
귀속되다
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Memory Tip

Gwi (Return) + Sok (Inside/Belong) = Returning to inside where it belongs.

Quick Quiz

그는 학교에 대한 ____이 매우 강하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 귀속감

Examples

1

그는 강한 집단 귀속감을 느끼고 있다.

everyday

He feels a strong sense of belonging to the group.

2

발굴된 유물은 박물관에 귀속될 예정입니다.

formal

The excavated artifacts are scheduled to be reverted to the museum.

3

이 권리가 누구에게 귀속되는지 확인해 봐.

informal

Check to whom this right belongs.

4

책임 귀속의 문제는 법률적 논쟁의 핵심이다.

academic

The issue of attribution of responsibility is at the core of legal debates.

5

지적 재산권은 회사에 귀속됩니다.

business

Intellectual property rights belong to the company.

Word Family

Noun
귀속
Verb
귀속되다

Common Collocations

귀속감 sense of belonging
권리 귀속 attribution of rights
국가 귀속 reversion to the state
책임 귀속 attribution of responsibility
귀속되다 to belong to / to revert to

Common Phrases

집단 귀속

group belonging

국고 귀속

reversion to the national treasury

귀속 주체

the subject of attribution

Often Confused With

귀속 vs 소속

'소속' is general membership (belonging to a club), whereas '귀속' is more formal/legal (belonging of rights or property).

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Usage Notes

Common in law (ownership) and social science (sense of belonging).

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Common Mistakes

In daily conversation, '소속' is used more often than '귀속'. Use '귀속' for ownership or abstract belonging.

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Memory Tip

Gwi (Return) + Sok (Inside/Belong) = Returning to inside where it belongs.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 歸 (return) + 屬 (belong).

Grammar Patterns

~에 귀속되다 ~에 대한 귀속감

Quick Quiz

그는 학교에 대한 ____이 매우 강하다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 귀속감

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