B1 noun Neutral

상태

[sʰaŋtʰɛ]

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Examples

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1

도로 상태가 좋지 않아요.

The road condition is not good.

2

기계의 작동 상태를 점검하십시오.

Please check the operating status of the machine.

3

지금 내 기분 상태가 별로야.

My mood state isn't great right now.

Word Family

Noun
상태
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Memory Tip

Sang-tae: 'Sang' (image) + 'Tae' (appearance) -> How something looks right now.

Quick Quiz

운동을 안 해서 몸 ___가 안 좋아졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 상태

Examples

1

도로 상태가 좋지 않아요.

everyday

The road condition is not good.

2

기계의 작동 상태를 점검하십시오.

formal

Please check the operating status of the machine.

3

지금 내 기분 상태가 별로야.

informal

My mood state isn't great right now.

4

물질은 고체, 액체, 기체 상태로 존재합니다.

academic

Matter exists in solid, liquid, and gaseous states.

5

프로젝트 진행 상태를 보고해 주세요.

business

Please report the project progress status.

Word Family

Noun
상태

Common Collocations

건강 상태 health condition
심리 상태 psychological state
보존 상태 state of preservation
상태가 나빠지다 condition to worsen
최상의 상태 the best condition

Common Phrases

무중력 상태

weightlessness state

비상 상태

emergency state

현재 상태

current state

Often Confused With

상태 vs 상황

Sang-tae is the internal/physical condition of a thing, while sang-hwang is the external situation surrounding it.

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Usage Notes

Used in medical, scientific, and technical contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Often confused with 'sang-hwang'. Remember: 'Satae' is for an object/person's condition.

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Memory Tip

Sang-tae: 'Sang' (image) + 'Tae' (appearance) -> How something looks right now.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean '狀' (shape/state) + '態' (appearance/form).

Grammar Patterns

~인 상태 ~의 상태

Quick Quiz

운동을 안 해서 몸 ___가 안 좋아졌다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 상태

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