경감하다
To reduce the degree or amount of a burden, pain, or difficulty.
Examples
3 of 5이 약은 통증을 경감하는 데 효과적이다.
This medicine is effective in alleviating pain.
정부는 중소기업의 세금을 경감해 주기로 했다.
The government decided to reduce taxes for small businesses.
짐을 좀 경감해 줄 수 있을까?
Can you lighten the load a bit?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeong' (lightweight) and 'Gam' (subtract). Subtracting weight to make it light.
Quick Quiz
이번 조치는 가계의 교육비 부담을 ( ) 위한 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 경감하기
Examples
이 약은 통증을 경감하는 데 효과적이다.
everydayThis medicine is effective in alleviating pain.
정부는 중소기업의 세금을 경감해 주기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to reduce taxes for small businesses.
짐을 좀 경감해 줄 수 있을까?
informalCan you lighten the load a bit?
환경 오염의 위험을 경감하기 위한 조치가 필요하다.
academicMeasures are needed to mitigate the risks of environmental pollution.
업무 효율을 높여 직원들의 피로를 경감합시다.
businessLet's increase work efficiency to reduce staff fatigue.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
부담 경감 대책
measures to reduce burden
세제 경감 혜택
tax reduction benefits
고통 경감 장치
pain relief device
Often Confused With
'감소하다' is to decrease in number/amount, while '경감하다' focuses on lightening a negative burden or weight.
Usage Notes
Often used in policy or medical contexts regarding taxes, pain, or social burdens.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '경감하다' for increasing something positive like salary.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyeong' (lightweight) and 'Gam' (subtract). Subtracting weight to make it light.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 輕 (light) and 減 (decrease).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 조치는 가계의 교육비 부담을 ( ) 위한 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 경감하기
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