소비자
A person who buys goods or services for their own use. Often used in IELTS discussions about economy, environment, and marketing.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 소비자들은 가격보다 품질을 중요하게 생각해요.
Nowadays, consumers value quality more than price.
정부는 소비자 보호를 위해 새로운 규제를 도입했습니다.
The government introduced new regulations for consumer protection.
진짜 똑똑한 소비자네.
You are a really smart consumer.
Word Family
Memory Tip
So-bi-ja: 'So' (Small/Spend) 'Bi' (Expense) 'Ja' (Person). A person who spends expenses.
Quick Quiz
기업은 _____들의 불만을 해결하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비자
Examples
요즘 소비자들은 가격보다 품질을 중요하게 생각해요.
everydayNowadays, consumers value quality more than price.
정부는 소비자 보호를 위해 새로운 규제를 도입했습니다.
formalThe government introduced new regulations for consumer protection.
진짜 똑똑한 소비자네.
informalYou are a really smart consumer.
소비자 심리 지수는 경제 상황을 예측하는 중요한 지표이다.
academicThe Consumer Sentiment Index is an important indicator for predicting economic conditions.
타겟 소비자를 분석하는 것이 마케팅의 시작입니다.
businessAnalyzing the target consumer is the start of marketing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
합리적인 소비자
rational consumer
소비자 물가
consumer prices
소비자 고발
consumer report/complaint
Often Confused With
고객 (customer) usually refers to someone buying from a specific shop, while 소비자 (consumer) is the general economic term.
Usage Notes
Pairs naturally with '생산자' (producer) in economic contexts.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '소비' (consumption) and '소비자' (consumer).
Memory Tip
So-bi-ja: 'So' (Small/Spend) 'Bi' (Expense) 'Ja' (Person). A person who spends expenses.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 消 (so - disappear/spend), 費 (bi - cost), and 者 (ja - person).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기업은 _____들의 불만을 해결하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소비자
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