감축하다
To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.
Examples
3 of 5생활비를 감축하기 위해 외식을 줄이고 있습니다.
I am reducing dining out to cut down on living expenses.
군비 감축은 국가 간의 신뢰 구축에 기여할 수 있다.
The reduction of armaments can contribute to building trust between nations.
불황으로 인해 기업들이 인력을 감축하고 있다.
Due to the recession, companies are reducing their workforce.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gam-chuk: 'Gam' (decrease) + 'Chuk' (shrink).
Quick Quiz
전 세계적으로 온실가스 ______을 위한 노력이 계속되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 감축
Examples
생활비를 감축하기 위해 외식을 줄이고 있습니다.
everydayI am reducing dining out to cut down on living expenses.
군비 감축은 국가 간의 신뢰 구축에 기여할 수 있다.
academicThe reduction of armaments can contribute to building trust between nations.
불황으로 인해 기업들이 인력을 감축하고 있다.
businessDue to the recession, companies are reducing their workforce.
예산을 대폭 감축하라는 지시가 내려왔다.
formalAn order was given to drastically cut the budget.
용돈 좀 감축하지 마세요!
informalPlease don't cut my allowance!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
대폭 감축
drastic reduction
감축 목표
reduction target
Often Confused With
축소하다 is general (size/scale), whereas 감축하다 is specifically used for amounts/numbers like budget or gas.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics on economy, business, and environment.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '단축하다' which is specifically for time/duration.
Memory Tip
Gam-chuk: 'Gam' (decrease) + 'Chuk' (shrink).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 減縮 (decrease + shrink).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
전 세계적으로 온실가스 ______을 위한 노력이 계속되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 감축
Related Vocabulary
More environment words
재생가능하다
B2Able to be used again or replaced naturally so that it is never finished or used up; specifically referring to energy sources.
배출하다
B2To emit, discharge, or release substances (like gas or waste); also used metaphorically to produce talented people.
배출
B2The act of sending out or releasing substances such as gas, heat, or waste into the environment. It is a critical term in discussions about climate change and pollution.
분리하다
B1To separate or divide things that were together or combined.
보호하다
B1To keep safe from harm, injury, or loss; to guard or defend.
재활용
B1The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects; recycling.
생태계
B1A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
지속되다
B1To last or continue for a certain period of time without stopping or changing significantly.
환경오염
B1The process of making the air, water, or soil dirty and dangerous for living things.
지속가능성
B1The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time, especially without depleting natural resources.
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