B1 noun Formal

실업률

[ɕiɾʌmnyul]

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. A critical social indicator used in academic contexts.

Examples

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1

요즘 실업률이 낮아지고 있다는 뉴스를 들었어요.

I heard news that the unemployment rate is decreasing these days.

2

본 논문은 실업률과 범죄 발생률의 상관관계를 고찰합니다.

This paper examines the correlation between the unemployment rate and the crime rate.

3

정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위해 일자리 창출에 힘쓰고 있습니다.

The government is striving to create jobs to reduce the unemployment rate.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Word Family

Noun
실업, 실업자
Verb
실직하다
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Memory Tip

Sil (Lose) + Eop (Job) + Ryul (Rate) = Rate of losing jobs.

Quick Quiz

경기 침체로 인해 국가의 ____이 급격히 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 실업률

Examples

1

요즘 실업률이 낮아지고 있다는 뉴스를 들었어요.

everyday

I heard news that the unemployment rate is decreasing these days.

2

본 논문은 실업률과 범죄 발생률의 상관관계를 고찰합니다.

academic

This paper examines the correlation between the unemployment rate and the crime rate.

3

정부는 실업률을 줄이기 위해 일자리 창출에 힘쓰고 있습니다.

business

The government is striving to create jobs to reduce the unemployment rate.

4

실업률 증가는 사회적 불안을 야기할 수 있습니다.

formal

An increase in the unemployment rate can cause social unrest.

5

실업률이 높아서 취업하기가 너무 힘들어.

informal

It's so hard to get a job because the unemployment rate is high.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Word Family

Noun
실업, 실업자
Verb
실직하다

Common Collocations

실업률이 높다/낮다 unemployment rate is high/low
실업률이 상승하다/하락하다 unemployment rate rises/falls
청년 실업률 youth unemployment rate
실업률을 낮추다 to lower the unemployment rate
평균 실업률 average unemployment rate

Common Phrases

실업 급여

unemployment benefits

실업 대책

measures for unemployment

구직 활동

job-seeking activity

Often Confused With

실업률 vs 실업

실업 (unemployment) is the state; 실업률 (unemployment rate) is the statistical percentage.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 (describing trends in line graphs) and Task 2 (social issues).

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Common Mistakes

Remember to use statistics verbs like '기록하다' (record) or '도달하다' (reach) with 실업률.

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Memory Tip

Sil (Lose) + Eop (Job) + Ryul (Rate) = Rate of losing jobs.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 失 (lose), 業 (work/business), and 率 (rate).

Grammar Patterns

실업률이 ~%에 달하다 실업률을 조사하다
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Cultural Context

Youth unemployment (청년 실업) is a major social and political issue in South Korea.

Quick Quiz

경기 침체로 인해 국가의 ____이 급격히 상승했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 실업률

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