B2 noun Neutral

투기

[tʰu.ɡi]

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss; often implies unfair or excessive profit-seeking.

Examples

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1

주식 투기는 시장의 변동성을 키울 수 있다.

Stock speculation can increase market volatility.

2

그는 부동산 투기로 큰돈을 벌었다.

He made a lot of money through real estate speculation.

3

정부는 투기 과열 지구를 지정했다.

The government designated speculation-overheated zones.

Word Family

Noun
투기
Verb
투기하다
Adverb
투기적으로
Adjective
투기적인
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Memory Tip

Tugi sounds like 'Took it' (trying to take profit quickly).

Quick Quiz

과도한 ___는 서민들의 내 집 마련을 어렵게 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 투기

Examples

1

주식 투기는 시장의 변동성을 키울 수 있다.

academic

Stock speculation can increase market volatility.

2

그는 부동산 투기로 큰돈을 벌었다.

informal

He made a lot of money through real estate speculation.

3

정부는 투기 과열 지구를 지정했다.

formal

The government designated speculation-overheated zones.

4

투자라고 주장하지만 사실상 투기에 가깝다.

business

They claim it's investment, but it's practically closer to speculation.

5

투기 자본의 유입은 경제 불안을 초래할 수 있다.

academic

The influx of speculative capital can cause economic instability.

Word Family

Noun
투기
Verb
투기하다
Adverb
투기적으로
Adjective
투기적인

Common Collocations

부동산 투기 real estate speculation
투기 세력 speculative forces
투기를 억제하다 to curb speculation
투기 목적으로 for speculative purposes
투기 자본 speculative capital

Common Phrases

투기 열풍

speculation fever

투기 과열

overheating of speculation

단기 투기

short-term speculation

Often Confused With

투기 vs 투자

Tuja (investment) is for long-term growth and value, while Tugi (speculation) is for short-term, risky profit.

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Usage Notes

In Korea, this word often has a negative connotation, especially regarding housing.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with 'Tu-gi' (fighting/martial arts).

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Memory Tip

Tugi sounds like 'Took it' (trying to take profit quickly).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 投機 (tu: throw, gi: opportunity).

Grammar Patterns

~에 투기하다 투기가 성행하다
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Cultural Context

Real estate speculation is a sensitive social issue in South Korea due to high housing prices.

Quick Quiz

과도한 ___는 서민들의 내 집 마련을 어렵게 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 투기

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