안전
The state of being safe and protected from danger, harm, or risk.
Examples
3 of 5항상 안전 운전하세요.
Always drive safely.
시민의 안전을 보장하는 것은 국가의 책임입니다.
Ensuring the safety of citizens is the responsibility of the state.
안전이 제일이야!
Safety first!
Word Family
Memory Tip
An-jeon: Like 'An' (inside) a 'Jeon' (fortress), you are safe.
Quick Quiz
차에 타면 반드시 ____ 벨트를 매야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 안전
Examples
항상 안전 운전하세요.
everydayAlways drive safely.
시민의 안전을 보장하는 것은 국가의 책임입니다.
formalEnsuring the safety of citizens is the responsibility of the state.
안전이 제일이야!
informalSafety first!
화학 실험에서는 안전 장비 착용이 필수적이다.
academicWearing safety equipment is essential in chemical experiments.
산업 현장의 안전 관리를 강화해야 합니다.
businessSafety management at industrial sites must be strengthened.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
안전 제일
safety first
안전을 확인하다
to check safety
안전 불감증
insensitivity to safety
Often Confused With
'안전' is protection from accidents/harm, while '보안' (security) is protection against crime or unauthorized access.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS reading passages regarding urban planning or environmental hazards.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse '안전' (safety) with '안정' (stability).
Memory Tip
An-jeon: Like 'An' (inside) a 'Jeon' (fortress), you are safe.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 安全 (안전).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
차에 타면 반드시 ____ 벨트를 매야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 안전
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