증가
The process of becoming larger in amount, number, or degree.
Examples
3 of 5범죄율 증가에 대한 대책이 필요합니다.
Measures against the increase in crime rates are needed.
사용자가 작년보다 2배 증가했습니다.
The number of users has increased twofold compared to last year.
몸무게가 증가해서 운동을 시작했어요.
My weight increased, so I started exercising.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeung-Ga: Think of 'Jung' (Middle/Add) + 'Ga' (Add more) - Adding more and more.
Quick Quiz
인터넷 사용자의 _____로 인해 온라인 쇼핑몰이 많아졌습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증가
Examples
범죄율 증가에 대한 대책이 필요합니다.
formalMeasures against the increase in crime rates are needed.
사용자가 작년보다 2배 증가했습니다.
businessThe number of users has increased twofold compared to last year.
몸무게가 증가해서 운동을 시작했어요.
informalMy weight increased, so I started exercising.
수출액의 증가 원인을 분석해야 합니다.
academicWe must analyze the cause of the increase in export value.
물가가 계속 증가하고 있어 걱정이다.
everydayI'm worried because prices keep increasing.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
증가 추세를 보이다
to show an increasing trend
증가로 돌아서다
to turn to an increase
폭발적인 증가
explosive increase
Often Confused With
'상승' is often used for values like prices or temperatures going up, whereas '증가' is general for quantity or number.
Usage Notes
A fundamental word for describing graphs in IELTS Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Don't say '증가하다' for height; use '크다' or '높아지다'. Use it for numbers and amounts.
Memory Tip
Jeung-Ga: Think of 'Jung' (Middle/Add) + 'Ga' (Add more) - Adding more and more.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '증' (increase) + '가' (add).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷 사용자의 _____로 인해 온라인 쇼핑몰이 많아졌습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 증가
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