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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

Inference or analogy; the process of drawing a conclusion about a specific case based on its similarity to another case that is already known.

"과거의 사례를 통해 미래의 상황을 유추할 수 있다."

noun

The right or condition of self-government; the ability to act independently and make one's own decisions.

"학생들에게 공부의 자율성을 부여하는 것이 중요하다."

verb

To strictly adhere to or maintain a position, principle, or opinion without changing it.

"그는 자신의 신념을 끝까지 고수했다."

noun

The state of being mutually dependent on each other; a relationship where each party relies on the other.

"글로벌 경제 체제에서 국가 간 상호의존은 피할 수 없다."

adjective

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive and easy to understand immediately.

"이 스마트폰의 인터페이스는 매우 직관적이어서 사용하기 편리하다."

verb

To support or sustain something so that it does not fall, collapse, or fail. It can be used physically (holding weight) or abstractly (maintaining a life, economy, or argument).

"어려운 경제 상황에서도 중소기업들이 경제를 지탱하고 있다."

noun

Utility or usefulness; the quality of being effective and helpful for a specific purpose. It often refers to the practical value derived from a resource or system.

"이 신기술의 효용성을 입증하기 위해 추가 연구가 필요하다."

noun

The quality of being characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; dynamism.

"서울은 전 세계에서 가장 역동성이 넘치는 도시 중 하나다."

verb

To consume food or drink. It is one of the most essential verbs for survival and daily activity.

"저는 아침 식사를 먹습니다."

verb

To rest in a state of sleep. It is the standard verb for sleeping in Korean.

"밤에 잠을 푹 자야 합니다."

verb

To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.

"외출 후에 손을 씻어요."

verb

To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.

"토요일에 방을 청소합니다."

verb

To prepare and cook food by applying heat or mixing ingredients.

"어머니가 주방에서 요리하십니다."

verb

To work or perform a task, usually at a job for payment or as a responsibility.

"저는 회사에서 일합니다."

verb

To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.

"도서관에서 한국어를 공부합니다."

verb

To engage in physical exercise or sports for health and fitness.

"공원에서 매일 운동합니다."

verb

To wash the body using a shower. It is a very common daily routine word.

"아침에 일어나서 샤워합니다."

adjective

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these. It describes actions or systems that conform to accepted standards of conduct.

"기업은 이익 창출뿐만 아니라 윤리적 책임도 다해야 한다."

verb

To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.

"주말에는 집에서 쉽니다."

noun

The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.

"아침에 커피를 마셔요."

noun

Effectiveness or practicality; the quality of being able to produce the intended result in reality, especially regarding laws, rules, or policies.

"새로운 법안의 실효성에 대해 의문이 제기되고 있다."

noun

The act of making changes to an institution, law, or social system in order to improve it or remove flaws.

"정부는 경제 개혁을 단행하기로 했다."

verb

To communicate with someone using a telephone or smartphone. It is a fundamental daily activity for maintaining social and professional relationships.

"어머니에게 전화해요."

verb

To realize or embody an idea, plan, or thought into a concrete form or system. Often used in technical and philosophical contexts.

"우리는 새로운 시스템을 성공적으로 구현했다."

noun

Justifiability or necessity based on duty; the quality of something being exactly as it should be or ought to be done according to moral or logical principles.

"우리는 이 정책의 당위성을 국민들에게 설명해야 한다."

noun

A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you have done something special or difficult. It is a key internal motivator for learners and workers.

"어려운 문제를 해결하면 큰 성취감을 느낀다."